Sherry Rucker, MS CMD, RT(R)(T)
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Dosimetrist with experience that includes VMAT (Rapid Arc), IMRT, 3D, SBRT, SRS, construction of bolus, treatment devices, and Pb cutouts.
Experience also includes development of practice guidelines for the AAMD, clinical teaching of medical dosimetry students, development of IMRT guidelines, creation of continuing education for RTTs, numerous instructional materials for the dosimetry department for IMRT and SBRT planning.
Enjoy working independently as well as working with others, work efficiently, and follow RTOG guidelines.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
09.2013 - Current
- VMAT (Rapid Arc), IMRT, SRS (UAB technique)
- SBRT
- 3D CRT
- Development of Instructional guides
- Equipment: Varian Eclipse v11, Aria v11, RAD CALC
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
09.2002 - 09.2013
- TomoTherapy, Conventional IMRT, SBRT, SRS, 3-D CRT, 2-D, and Prostate Seed Implants, Pb Mask and Cerrobend Block construction, T&O, development of IMRT Guidelines, education materials for RTT continuing education, development of SOPs and various instructional guides for dosimetry area
Radiation Therapist
RTT
07.1988 - 05.2001
Treatment delivery, simulation, construction of immobilization devices and cerrobend blocks, contouring , linear accelerator and simulator warm-up and daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual machine QA, Brachytherapy (LDR and HDR), dose calculations; Locum Tenen RTT from 1991-1995.
Radiologic Technologist
RT
1982 - 1988
- Positioned x-ray, mammographic, MRI and CT equipment according to imaging needs.
- Prepared and administered oral and IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs.
- Used beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques to minimize patients’ exposure to radiation.
- Managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items like contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Dosimetry
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, ILBachelor of Science - Medical Dosimetry
Medical College of Georgia - Formal Dosimetry Program
Augusta, GAAssociate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- VMAT (Rapid Arc), IMRT, 3D CRT, 2D, Portal Dosimetry QA, [Eclipse, Aria, GE Advantage,
- Rad Calc]
- Adaptable, Efficient, Team player,
- Dependable, Excellent Computer and Organizational Skills, Ability to create guidelines and instructional materials created for Dosimetry area for examples include Hippocampus Sparing Brain IMRT and SBRT techniques
Additional Information
- Volunteer Service: AAMD Task Group Phase II Practice Standards
- Golden Key Honor Society
- AAMD / MED-TEC Student Writing Competition / - 2nd Place
- National Dean's List
- Outstanding Student Award: Algebra-based Physics
- Design & marketing of a radiation therapy product (Pocket Cassette Holders )
- Annual Community Events Cancer Survivors' Day, Ride for Hope, Health Screening Fairs
Certification
ARRT Radiation Therapy and ARRT Radiologic Technology
ARRT I.D. – 191297
CMD–1474430
Timeline
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
09.2013 - Current
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
09.2002 - 09.2013
Radiation Therapist
RTT
07.1988 - 05.2001
Radiologic Technologist
RT
1982 - 1988
Master of Science - Medical Dosimetry
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Science - Medical Dosimetry
Medical College of Georgia - Formal Dosimetry Program
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
University of Alabama At Birmingham