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Sarah Hutchinson

Greenwood,SC

Summary

Accomplished Senior Radiation Therapist with a proven track record at Self Regional Healthcare, specializing in Stereotactic Radiosurgery and demonstrating exceptional patient care. Expert in Radiation Safety Protocols and adept at training and mentoring staff. Enhanced patient and family support, ensuring high-quality treatment outcomes and operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Radiation Therapist

Self Regional Healthcare
10.2016 - Current
  • Confirmed the accuracy of daily charges and provided training to a junior therapist on billing procedures.
  • Assisted team members with daily machine scheduling and on-call schedule management.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards and best practices.
  • Served as a resource person for staff training sessions related to radiation therapy techniques, equipment maintenance, and safety regulations.
  • Clinical Preceptor for Radiation Therapy students at Augusta University and Radiologic Technologist students at Piedmont Technical College.
  • Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing emotional support throughout the course of treatment.

Radiologic Technologist

Doctors Care Urgent Care
12.2014 - 02.2017
  • Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures.
  • Properly collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing.
  • Efficient in medical terminology for communicating and documenting in electronic medical records using Cerner.
  • Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy

Augusta University
Augusta, GA
05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
08.2013

Skills

True Beam/Edge

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Trilogy

Radiation Safety Protocols

6ex

Computed Tomography

Vision RT

HDR

Radiation Safety

Aria

Epic

Medical Billing

First Aid and CPR

Time Management

Patient Care

Strong Attention to Detail

Training and mentoring

Electronic Medical Records

Affiliations

  • Board of Directors for SC Radiation Quality Standard Association
  • The American Society of Radiologic Technologist

Certification

American Heart Association- CPR Certification


Licensure

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist- 2013- Present

South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association- 2013- Present


Timeline

Senior Radiation Therapist

Self Regional Healthcare
10.2016 - Current

Radiologic Technologist

Doctors Care Urgent Care
12.2014 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy

Augusta University

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Piedmont Technical College

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