Sheila Sanchez
Briarwood,NY
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Radiation Therapist with six years of comprehensive practice in delivering high-quality radiation treatments. Proven expertise in operating advanced radiation therapy equipment and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care. Demonstrates strong communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Excels in delivering compassionate and effective care to patients while maintaining a focus on the latest advancements in radiation therapy technology and techniques."
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation therapist
New York Presbyterian - Columbia
07.2021 - Current
- Standardization: Actively participated in continuous improvement efforts, driving initiatives that positively impacted patient care and overall departmental effectiveness
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining highest standards in therapy procedures, leading to enhanced quality of patient treatment and simulation experiences.
- Adapting Planning Contributing to standardization of Radiation Therapist (RTT) procedures of Ethos for more streamlined and consistent approach. Ensuring precision and efficiency throughout entire treatment process, enhancing overall quality of patient care
- Machinery/Equipment: Varian Trilogy, Varian True Beam, Six Degrees of Freedom Treatment Couch, Siemens CT Scanner, Customized immobilization devices
- Software and Imaging: Aria Version 8.6, Varis Treatment Software Version 7.0, Varis Portal Vision Software, Kodak CR Images ACR-2000 iProcessor
- Treatment Techniques: IMRT/IGRT/DMLC/MLC/3-D CRT, VMAT Arc Therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery, Total Body Irradiation, Total Skin Electron Beam, Supine Craniospinal Irradiation, Total Lymphoid Irradiation
Radiation therapist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Machinery/Equipment: Varian Clinac 6EX/2100EX, Varian Trilogy, Varian True Beam, Six Degrees of Freedom Treatment Couch, Phillips Brilliance CT Big Bore Scanner, customized immobilization devices
- Software and Imaging: Aria Version 8.6, Varis Treatment Software Version 7.0, Varis Portal Vision Software, Kodak CR Images ACR-2000 iProcessor, Varian On-Board Imager System, Calypso tracking and target localization system, AlignRT, tracking and target localization system, ExacTrac target localization system
- Treatment Techniques: IMRT/IGRT/DMLC/MLC/3-D CRT, VMAT Arc Therapy, Deep Inhalation Breath Hold, Varian RPM respiratory gating system, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery, Total Body Irradiation, Total Skin Electron Beam, Supine Craniospinal Irradiation
- Proficient in supervision, instruction, and evaluation of RT students.
- RTT Committee Representative- Work to help improve quality care, increase staff engagement, and help to create more standards within workflow on the treatment floor and simulation.
- Reporting to Improve Safety and Quality (RISQ) Reviewed events from a system that allows staff to report actual events and near misses
that have the potential to cause harm but are caught and corrected before they reach the patient. After identifying the root causes, risk reduction strategies are presented at meetings and subsequently
implemented.
Education
Certificate - Radiation Therapy
Memorial Sloan Kettering Sloan Cancer Center
New York, NY07.2018
veterinary technology/radiology technology -
LaGuardia Community College
03.2016
Certification
ARRT Certified
New York DOH License
American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT)
Chicago Area Radiation Therapist
Member (CART)
Timeline
Radiation therapist
New York Presbyterian - Columbia
07.2021 - Current
Radiation therapist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
02.2019 - 07.2021
Certificate - Radiation Therapy
Memorial Sloan Kettering Sloan Cancer Center
veterinary technology/radiology technology -
LaGuardia Community College
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