Nateale (Teale) Ammann
Maplewood,MN
Summary
Proficient Radiation Therapist specializing in advanced treatment techniques and quality assurance. Known for exceptional communication and analytical skills, contributing to quality patient care and treatment precision in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Minnesota Oncology
Maplewood, MN
02.2025 - Current
- Administer daily radiation therapy treatments on two Varian linear accelerators, treating an average of 60 patients per day
- Execute advanced treatment techniques including IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS
- Utilize Vision RT surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) for precise patient positioning and verify treatment accuracy using portal imaging and CBCT
- Proficient in simulation and treatment of osteoarthritis
- Utilize Varian ARIA for accurate treatment documentation, efficient patient scheduling, and electronic medical record management
- Perform daily linear accelerator quality assurance checks and ensure compliance with radiation safety standards
- Educate patients and families on radiation therapy procedures, expected side effects, and post-treatment care
- Adapt to new technologies and workflows while keeping patient care consistent and superior
Radiation Therapist
Texas Oncology
Longview, Texas
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Efficient with both Elekta Mosaiq and Varian ARIA electronic medical systems integrated with Varian TrueBeam (STX), and C-series (EX and IX) Accelerators
- Precisely review and interpret images with modalities including CBCT, Brain Lab ExacTrac, Vision RT, Postural alignment, Nomos Ultrasound, KV/KV and MV/MV imaging
- Collaborated in CT simulation (GE Lightspeed) for HDR, SBRT, and SRS simulations to ensure precise delivery of radiation therapy
- Designed electron blocks, lead shields, and custom bolus to optimize patient treatment effeteness
- Direct experience with patient treatment sites such as pelvis, lung (with belt compression), breast (prone, DIBH, tangent), extremities, SRS brain, SBRTs, HDR brachytherapy, Electrons
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Bloomington, MN02-2024
1440 clinical education hours completed -
Texas Oncology
Longview, TX02-2024
Skills
- Radiation administration
- Morning Quality Assurance
- Patient education
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability
- Excellent communication
Certification
ARRT Board Certified 02/2024
Affiliations
Participant in multiple oncology and health related fundraising events
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Minnesota Oncology
02.2025 - Current
Radiation Therapist
Texas Oncology
02.2024 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
Northwestern Health Sciences University
1440 clinical education hours completed -
Texas Oncology