Matthew Rodrigues
Stonewall,LA
Summary
Accomplished Proton Therapist with a proven track record at Willis Knighton Health, showcasing expertise in operating high dose radiation machines and a commitment to excellent patient satisfaction. Known for critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, adept at learning new technologies and adapting to protocols. Achieved notable improvements in treatment delivery efficiency and patient care standards. Helped develop protocols for the first compact pencil beam scanning proton machine. Oversees proton therapists during daily treatments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Proton Therapist
Willis Knighton Health
Shreveport, LA
10.2011 - Current
- Administer radiation treatments to patients who have cancer or other benign diseases
- Work closely with doctors, nurses, medical dosimetrists, and medical physicists to plan and deliver radiation treatments
- Create immobilization devices to ensure reproducibility of the treatment position
- Perform CT simulations of reproducible treatment position
- Monitor patients as they proceed through the radiation treatment course
- Operate various types of high dose radiation machines to include Elekta Versa HD, Radixact, IBA Proteus One, BrainLab, Elekta Flexitron HDR afterloader, and Philips Bigbore CT simulator
- Operate Mosaiq EMR system for daily radiation oncology workflow
- Provide daily quality assurance tests on the various radiation treatment machines and simulators to ensure proper working order
Valet Attendant
Eldorado Casino & Hotel
Shreveport, LA
05.2004 - 08.2008
- Assisted guests with loading and unloading luggage and delivered instructions to front desk for check-in.
- Parked and retrieved cars carefully to prevent damage and avoid delays.
- Removed trash and waste from lots to maximize space availability for valet parking.
- Delivered guest vehicles smoothly and met diverse needs of valet customers.
- Recorded make, model and exact location of each parked vehicle for easy retrieval.
- Answered guest's questions about property amenities and services.
- Resolved customer complaints through calm, constructive communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
Arkansas State University
07.2011
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Southern University At Shreveport
07.2010
High School Diploma -
Captain Shreve High School
05.2004
Skills
- Excellent accountability record
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Adept with technological advancements
- Adaptive to new policies and procedures
- Helpful in setting new protocols
- Excellent patient satisfaction record
- Works with vendors to help create new patient immobilization devices
Certification
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Radiation Therapy license #479355
- Radiologic Technology license #479355
Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists
- License #11238
CPR
Timeline
Proton Therapist
Willis Knighton Health
10.2011 - Current
Valet Attendant
Eldorado Casino & Hotel
05.2004 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Southern University At Shreveport
High School Diploma -
Captain Shreve High School
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
Arkansas State University