MARISSA MELE
Dallas,TX
Summary
Attentive Radiation Therapist adept at safely and effectively administering radiation therapy treatments. Offering 6 years of success in patient-facing roles, focused and compassionate mentality and strong skills as a team player.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist PRN
Penn Medicine: University Of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered ionizing radiation as prescribed by providing physician
- Rotated throughout the department learning the processes and procedures and machines
- Spent majority of my time in CT simulation helping to set the patients up in the most reproducible treatment positions possible
Radiation Therapist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
03.2019 - Current
- Efficiently operated treatment machines, associated equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the planned treatment accurately
- Spent 6 months as a CT therapist and thoroughly enjoyed it
- Provided excellent direct patient care and earned several PACT pins from patients and staff
- Delivered ionizing radiation as prescribed by providing physician
- Very familiar with Exactrac, Vision RT, and IGRT
Radiation Therapist
USMD Health System
Arlington, TX
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Delivered radiation treatments to patients according to treatment prescriptions
- Precisely positioned patients to reproduce treatment plans and verified with periodic port films and Conebeam CT
- Thoroughly explained procedures to patients, stabilized patients in preparation for treatment delivery and monitored patients during treatment
- Performed simulations and fabricated custom treatment devices
- Effectively used Vision RT to align patients for deep inspiration breath hold treatments
Radiologic Technologist
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Obtained quality radiographs at a level 1 trauma center
- Demonstrated high standards of performance which includes teamwork, communication, and compassion
- Worked well under pressure and in stressful situations
Radiology Aide
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted technologists with diagnostic procedures
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital
Education
Certificate: Radiation Therapy August 2015 -
Cooper University Hospital School of Radiation Therapy
Certificate: Diagnostic Imaging June 2014 -
Cooper University Hospital School of Diagnostic Imaging
Camden, NJAssociate's Degree in Applied Science -
Atlantic Cape Community College
2011
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- CPR certified
- Works well under pressure
- Clinically competent
- Proficient critical and analytical thinking skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent team player
- Very caring, demonstrating great patient care skills
- Effective team player
- Compassionate support for patients
Equipment Experience
- Varian Vitalbeam, Varian Truebeam, and Varian Novalis
- Siemens, GE, and Philips CT Simulators
- Vision RT
- CBCT imaging and portal imaging
- Immobilization device fabrication including Aquaplast masks, Vac-Loks, and Alpha cradles
- Well versed in Mosaiq and Aria
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation certification
Timeline
Radiation Therapist PRN
Penn Medicine: University Of Pennsylvania Health System
09.2021 - Current
Radiation Therapist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Radiation Therapist
USMD Health System
02.2016 - 03.2019
Radiologic Technologist
Cooper University Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2016
Radiology Aide
Cooper University Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2014
Certificate: Radiation Therapy August 2015 -
Cooper University Hospital School of Radiation Therapy
Certificate: Diagnostic Imaging June 2014 -
Cooper University Hospital School of Diagnostic Imaging
Associate's Degree in Applied Science -
Atlantic Cape Community College
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