Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Pamela S. Foley

Charles City,VA

Summary

I am an enthusiastic Senior Medical Dosimetrist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail with great organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of the field of Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy backed by my experience and education. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in this leadership role. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Medical Dosimetrist

Varian Medical Systems/Siemens Healtheneers
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation on all treatment plans and calculations, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits.
  • Collaborated with oncologists and medical physicists to develop personalized treatment plans, ensuring the highest levels of precision and safety.
  • Monitored patients'' progress throughout their course of radiation therapy, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments.
  • - Performing Radiation Therapy treatment plans for all body sites for all three Bon Secours Richmond sites to include SBRT, IMRT, VMAT, 3D and electron plans. - Performing hand calculations for electron beam treatments as needed. - Performing inpatient simulations, working with SMH CT staff to coordinate. - Scheduling both inpatient and outpatient simulations as needed. - Work closely with the other dosimetrists to determine sharing of the workload as needed. - Performing outpatient simulations as needed at RROC and St. Francis radiation therapy departments. - Assist with problem solving patient setups in the treatment room with the therapists and physics as needed. - Working closely with the physicians and the physicists to develop the best radiation therapy plan possible for each patient's care. - Assist with transporting inpatients as needed. - Input patient information in Aria record and verify for treatment delivery - Treatment planning on Eclipse planning system. - Participate in weekly department chart rounds. - Participate in weekly peer review.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Aspekt Solutions
05.2022 - 01.2024

- Performing Radiation Therapy treatment plans for all body sites for all three Bon Secours Richmond sites to include SBRT, IMRT, VMAT, 3D and electron plans.
- Performing hand calculations for electron beam treatments as needed.
- Performing inpatient simulations, working with SMH CT staff to coordinate.
- Scheduling both inpatient and outpatient simulations as needed.
- Work closely with the other dosimetrists to determine sharing of the workload as needed.
- Performing outpatient simulations as needed at RROC and St. Francis radiation therapy departments.
- Assist with problem solving patient setups in the treatment room with the therapists and physics as needed.
- Working closely with the physicians and the physicists to develop the best radiation therapy plan possible for each patient's care.
- Assist with transporting inpatients as needed.
- Input patient information in Aria record and verify for treatment delivery
- Treatment planning on Eclipse planning system.
- Participate in weekly department chart rounds.
- Participate in weekly peer review.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2022

- Performing Radiation Therapy treatment plans for all body sites for all three Bon Secours Richmond sites to include SBRT, IMRT, VMAT, 3D and electron plans. - Performing hand calculations for electron beam treatments as needed. - Performing inpatient simulations, working with SMH CT staff to coordinate. - Scheduling both inpatient and outpatient simulations as needed. - Work closely with the other dosimetrists to determine sharing of the workload as needed. - Performing outpatient simulations as needed at RROC and St. Francis radiation therapy departments. - Assist with problem solving patient setups in the treatment room with the therapists and physics as needed. - Working closely with the physicians and the physicists to develop the best radiation therapy plan possible for each patient's care. - Assist with transporting inpatients as needed. - Input patient information in Aria record and verify for treatment delivery - Treatment planning on Eclipse planning system. - Participate in weekly department chart rounds. - Participate in weekly peer review.

Education

Medical Dosimetry - Medical Dosimetry

M.D. Anderson/University Of Texas Dosimetry School
7 1995

Associate of Technical Studies - Technical Studies

Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH
5 1987

No Degree - Radiation Therapy

Cleveland Clinic School Of Radiation Therapy
Cleveland, OH
06.1988

No Degree - Radiologic Technology

Euclid Hospital School Of Radiologic Technology
Euclid, OH
06.1987

Skills

  • Safety practices
  • Quality patient care
  • HIPAA requirements
  • Responsible
  • Analytical skills
  • Data management
  • Eclipse and CMS software proficiency
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Radiation Safety Protocols
  • Medical Terminology Familiarity
  • Continuous professional development
  • Simulation Techniques Mastery
  • Radiation Oncology Knowledge
  • Dosimetry Calculations Proficiency
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy
  • 3D Treatment Planning
  • Treatment Planning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Self Motivation

Affiliations

- American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD)

- Medical Dosimetry Certificaiton Board (MDCB)

- American Association of Radiologic Technologists (AART)

- American Society of Radiologic Techologists (ASRT)

Certification

Medical Dosimetry - 1999

Radiation Therapy Technology - 1988

Radiologic Technology - 1987

Timeline

Senior Medical Dosimetrist

Varian Medical Systems/Siemens Healtheneers
01.2024 - Current

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Aspekt Solutions
05.2022 - 01.2024

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2022

Medical Dosimetry - Medical Dosimetry

M.D. Anderson/University Of Texas Dosimetry School

Associate of Technical Studies - Technical Studies

Lakeland Community College

No Degree - Radiation Therapy

Cleveland Clinic School Of Radiation Therapy

No Degree - Radiologic Technology

Euclid Hospital School Of Radiologic Technology
Pamela S. Foley