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Samantha Verespy

Radiation Therapist
5 Evergreen Road Stratford,NJ

Summary

Highly-trained and certified Radiation Therapist with nearly 10 years of experience in both a large Radiation Oncology Department and a smaller network site. Extensive experience in CT and PET/CT Simulation, with Varian Linear Accelerators, with IBA Proton Therapy, and Brachytherapy. Knowledgeable with ARIA software and Adapt imaging software as well as several motion management devices. Excellent communication and time management skills and can handle numerous tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Provides high quality and compassionate care to all patients and demonstrates interpersonal skills vital to the Radiation Oncology Department.

Overview

22
22
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Radiation Therapist

University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Radiation Oncology
9 2014 - Current
  • Prepares the treatment room with the necessary equipment for each patient's treatment
  • Performs tumor localization by obtaining the required radiographic imaging prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
  • Administers radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards
  • Performs brachytherapy treatments; including SYED, Tandem and Ring, and Vaginal Cylinders
  • Ensures accuracy of patient identification, prescriptions, and chart information
  • Provides accurate and detailed documentation in each respective patient's electronic medical record
  • Prepares and constructs equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices
  • Thoroughly explains procedures to patients, stabilizes patients in preparation for treatment delivery, and monitors patients during treatment
  • Provides high quality, compassionate, and consistent care to all patients
  • Adapts to change and thrives in a dynamic high pressure health care environment
  • Develops and updates policy and procedure documentation within the CT Simulation area

Education

Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
05.2001 - 05.2014

Associate of Science -

Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ 
05.2001 - 05.2010

Skills

Machine Experience

Varian TrueBeam & Clinac iX Linear Accelerators; IBA Proton Therapy including Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS) and a Fixed Beam Proton Gantry; CT Simulation & PET/CT Simulation

Motion Management

QFix Compression Belt; DIBH techniques using SpiroDynX Spirometry (SDX)

Specialty Procedures

Craniospinal Treatment; Prone Breast Treatment; Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT); Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with and without lung blocks; and Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy (TSE)

Certification

ARRT Certified Radiation Therapist

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy

Gwynedd Mercy University
05.2001 - 05.2014

Associate of Science -

Camden County College
05.2001 - 05.2010

Radiation Therapist

University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Radiation Oncology
9 2014 - Current
Samantha VerespyRadiation Therapist