Michelle M BARRY
Farmingdale,ME
Summary
Highly organized and motivated individual with a strong work ethic. Excels in both team-based and independent roles. Detail-oriented therapist constantly developing new techniques to solve problems in a rapidly changing, highly regulated environment. Innovative, self-motivated, and reliable with exceptional people skills. Proven ability to foster teamwork and create a positive work environment that drives organizational objectives, increases productivity, and boosts employee morale. Consistently demonstrates responsibility and accountability in providing accurate and superior patient care. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, understanding the importance of tailoring messaging for different audiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist Senior
Central MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
05.2018 - Current
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills with new and current staff, possessing the ability to make decisions and solve problems as they arise
- Presents in-depth knowledge of all scheduling, treatment modalities, image reviews, and billing procedures involving the EMR system hospital-wide
- Assists in developing and distributing daily work assignments to all staff
- Participate regularly in task groups and committees as assigned
- Encompasses strong interpersonal skills to encourage and promote common goals and teamwork with our doctors and all supporting staff
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and professionalism while providing the gold standard in patient care
- Responsible for providing feedback for all student intern evaluations
- Maintains professional relationships with all our equipment vendors
- Responsible for replacing, introducing, and implementing new immobilization devices
- Uses experienced judgment in handling difficult questions and situations from patients and family members
- Assumes a supervisory role when the Lead Therapist is absent from the clinic
- Currently holds Radiation Safety rep position for the department
- Played an important role in transitioning from old center to the current Cancer Center.
CT Simulation Therapist
Central MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - Current
- Explains simulation procedures to patients and family members and answers technical questions with clarity, professionalism, and empathy
- Observes and complies with HIPAA requirements and all policies and protocols of the organization
- Accurately position patients in the correct treatment position and determines the correct immobilization devices to achieve daily setup
- Records all pertinent information electronically using simulation software
- Responsible for cross-checking with the physicians, physics, and dosimetry to see that all required tasks are correctly completed and charged
- Responsible for accurately documenting set-up instructions and creating treatment calendars for the treating therapist to reference daily for treatment
Certified Radiation Therapist
Central MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
05.2011 - Current
- Position patients and perform imaging and treatment procedures according to prescription
- Consistently ensures the oncologist’s prescription for care is accurately administered to the patient and completes any necessary charting
- Vindicates the precision of billing codes and services to ensure accurate reimbursement
- Responsible for initiating prior authorizations with the correct cpt codes and verifying approval
- Performs daily machine quality assurance tests and documents accordingly
- Communicate all tolerance discrepancies, as required by protocol, with the chief physicist
- Recognizes and reports changes in patient’s status and condition to the appropriate team members
- Performs imaging for treatment field verification and localization
- Participates in staff meetings and attends weekly chart rounds
Clinical Research Assistant
Central MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted with managing the I-ELCAP (International Early Lung Cancer Action Program) study
- Adhering to the trial mission to achieve early diagnosis, treatment, and curative intent through research and low-dose CT scans
- Responsible for scheduling baseline scans and determining the follow-up course of action
- Ensured the safety protection of study subjects through compliance with the studies’ monitoring protocols
- Verified consent had been obtained and documented within the patient’s health record
- Managed investigator’s payments and reconciled all clinical trial payments for the organization
L.L. Bean INC
08.2007 - 05.2011
Education
B.A. - Natural and Applied Sciences with a Concentration in Health and Illness
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.2005
B.S. - Health Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH08.2022
A.S. - Applied Science in Radiation Therapy
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME06.2011
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical imaging
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Clinical research
- Radiation safety
- Compassionate support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Board Certified American Registry Radiologic Technology
- Current Maine State Licensure for Radiologic Technology (T)
- Current CPR and BLS certification
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosted, 12/01/20, Present
Awards
- The Star Award, 05/01/20, Nominated by a peer for excellence in leadership abilities.
- The One Hundred, 05/01/16, Massachusetts General Hospital honors 100 Leading the Fight against Cancer.
- The Presidential Academic Award, 12/01/21, Nominated by my academic advisor for academic excellence.
Timeline
Radiation Therapist Senior
Central MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
05.2018 - Current
CT Simulation Therapist
Central MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - Current
Clinical Research Assistant
Central MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
12.2011 - 05.2012
Certified Radiation Therapist
Central MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
05.2011 - Current
L.L. Bean INC
08.2007 - 05.2011
B.S. - Health Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
A.S. - Applied Science in Radiation Therapy
Southern Maine Community College
B.A. - Natural and Applied Sciences with a Concentration in Health and Illness
University of Southern Maine
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