Linda Ferguson

Treatment delivery on VARIAN Linacs

Education of Radiation Therapist Students

• Assisted in the accreditation process for the medical dosimetry department, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing accurate and timely radiation therapy treatment plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on industry advancements and maintain certification requirements.
• Collaborated with radiation therapists to develop customized immobilization devices for patients, improving the accuracy and reproducibility of daily treatments.
• Enhanced dosimetry team performance through continuous training and education on new techniques and technologies.
• Ensured patient safety by meticulously calculating and verifying radiation doses for treatments.
• Utilized advanced imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, and PET scans to accurately delineate target volumes and critical structures for treatment planning purposes.
• Optimized treatment plans to minimize dose exposure to healthy tissues while maximizing tumor control probability.

Developed patient plans, including VMAT, SBRT, IMRT, 2D, 3D, $D and hand calculations

Participated in Patient Chart Check Quality Assurance Program