Shawn Knox
Chula Vista,California
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Radiation Therapist
Genesis Healthcare
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Built quality relationships with peers, physicians, and office staff.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Created and improved protocols for better efficiency and to improve patient care.
VP of Operations
Wapco Corp
Ontario, CA
06.2013 - 12.2021
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Senior Radiation Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
Ontario, CA
02.2005 - 11.2021
- Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
- Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
- Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
- Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
- Trained and mentored junior staff.
Locum Radiation Therapist
Tech Group
Spokane
03.2001 - 01.2005
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to step right in work well with current staff and physicians.
Education
Master of Arts - Healthcare Administration
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CABachelor of Science - Health Science/Radiation Therapy
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2000
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Treatment Protocols
- Quality Patient Care
- Training Junior Team Members
- Quality Assurance
- Radiation Protection Protocols
- CT Simulation
- Cyber-knife
- Varian Linear Accelerators
- HIPAA requirements
- Patient care quality
Certification
ARRT
CRT
BLS
Timeline
Senior Radiation Therapist
Genesis Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
VP of Operations
Wapco Corp
06.2013 - 12.2021
Senior Radiation Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
02.2005 - 11.2021
Locum Radiation Therapist
Tech Group
03.2001 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - Healthcare Administration
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Health Science/Radiation Therapy
California State University - Long Beach