Melanie Dalton
Massillon,OH
Summary
Compassionate Radiation Therapist skilled in operating and maintaining radiation therapy equipment to provide efficient care. With over 20 years of experience in patient care, I bring a personable and attentive approach, along with proficiency in Aria software, Varian TruBeam and linear accelerators, GE CT, and Nucletron HDR equipment. I am experienced in collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver effective treatment and care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Aultman Health Foundation-Aultman Hospital
Canton, OH
06.2006 - Current
- Monitored patients during treatments, ensuring accurate positioning and delivery of prescribed doses of radiation.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on all equipment used in administering radiation therapy treatments.
- Assisted in the development of new techniques or technologies related to radiotherapy treatments.
- Educated patients about their treatment plan, potential side effects, and safety precautions they should take during and after their course of radiation therapy.
- Operated linear accelerators, simulators, HDR equipment, computers, imaging devices, and other specialized equipment used in delivering radiotherapy treatments.
- Maintained daily logs documenting all aspects of each treatment session.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing painful or difficult treatments.
- Prepared or constructed immobilization, treatment or protection devices at time of simulation.
- Attended continuing education courses in advances in technology in radiotherapy, clinical practice guidelines, and CPR certification.
- Consulted with referring physicians regarding changes needed in existing treatment plans due to adverse reactions or changing conditions.
- Documented all communication between members of the healthcare team regarding changes made in a patient's treatment plan.
- Maintained continuous functionality of radiation therapy equipment and reported malfunctions to management.
- Adhered to all best practices and protocols regarding radiation protection to protect patients and staff.
Radiologic Technologist
Aultman Health Foundation-Aultman Hospital
Canton, OH
06.2003 - 12.2010
- Provided patient care instructions prior to radiologic procedures and administered contrast agents as needed.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Reviewed medical histories and prepared patients for exams by positioning them appropriately on the exam table.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members such as nurses and physicians to provide excellent patient care services.
- Developed films manually and using automated processing systems according to departmental standards.
- Monitored patient's condition during radiologic procedures in order to maintain comfort level throughout the process.
- Managed inventory of supplies used during radiological exams including contrast media, syringes.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to new developments in Radiologic Technology field.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
- Performed radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing quality images for timely interpretation.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Education
Associate of Technical Study - Radiologic Technology
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2024
Certfication - Radiation Therapy
Aultman College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Canton, OH06-2006
Certification - Radiologic Technology
Aultman College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Canton, OH06-2004
High School Diploma -
Tuslaw High School
Massillon, OH05-2002
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- EMR Software/Aria
- IGRT/VMAT
- SRS/SBRT
- IMRT
- 3D Conformal
- Respiratory Gating
- MV/KV Imaging
- GE CT Sim
- Multitasking
- Safety practices
- Radiation protection protocols
- Quality patient care
- Patient Education
Certification
- BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED)
- ARRT Certified Radiation Therapist
- ARRT Certified Radiologic Technologist
- ODH Licensed
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Aultman Health Foundation-Aultman Hospital
06.2006 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Aultman Health Foundation-Aultman Hospital
06.2003 - 12.2010
Associate of Technical Study - Radiologic Technology
Kent State University
Certfication - Radiation Therapy
Aultman College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Certification - Radiologic Technology
Aultman College of Nursing And Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Tuslaw High School
- BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED)
- ARRT Certified Radiation Therapist
- ARRT Certified Radiologic Technologist
- ODH Licensed
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