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Ryan Cao

El Monte,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented, aspiring radiation therapists with hands-on clinical experience at City of Hope Duarte and expected graduation in October 2025.Experienced in assisting with a wide range of radiation treatments across various disease sites, including patient setup, immobilization, image verification, and treatment delivery with strong skills in patient communication to ensure comfort and cooperation. Holds a radiologic technologist background with three years of experience in a level-one trauma hospital. Fluent in Vietnamese and conversational in Spanish, facilitating effective communication with diverse patient populations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Radiation Therapist Student

City of Hope
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort and safety during treatment sessions by properly positioning them and ensuring immobilization devices were in place.
  • Contributed to a supportive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance when needed.
  • Trained and proficient in operating advanced radiation therapy and simulation equipment, including Tomotherapy, Varian TrueBeam, TrueBeam STx, and Ethos systems, as well as the GE 16-slice CT Simulator. Experienced in delivering treatments using IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, and adaptive therapy protocols across diverse clinical settings.
  • hands-on clinical experience delivering complex radiation treatments, including TBI, TMI, and CSI, while working under the guidance of experienced clinical instructors. Supported all phases of the treatment process, from patient preparation and simulation to image verification and dose delivery, utilizing a range of advanced radiotherapy technologies.

Radiologic Technologist

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
08.2023 - 10.2024


  • Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during X-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients and equipment.
  • Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating them about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
  • Facilitated positive patient care experience by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
  • Worked under direct and indirect supervision of certified radiologic technologists


Education

No Degree -

City of Hope School of Radition Therapy
Duarte, CA
10-2025

Certificate - Diagnostic Radiologic Technology

Harbor UCLA School of Radiology
1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology

California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2023

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Compassionate support
  • Treatment coordination
  • Equipment calibration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

  • Awarded certificate of excellence for outstanding performance in Clinical

Certification

  • ARRT certified
  • CRT certified
  • Venipuncture
  • Fluoroscopy

Timeline

Radiation Therapist Student

City of Hope
10.2024 - Current

Radiologic Technologist

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
08.2023 - 10.2024

No Degree -

City of Hope School of Radition Therapy

Certificate - Diagnostic Radiologic Technology

Harbor UCLA School of Radiology

Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology

California State University - Dominguez Hills

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