Engaging clinical applications specialist with years of sales and clinical experience facilitating educational trainings to various healthcare personnel. Committed to supporting sales and clinical teams in learning and implementing new software and applications. Vast knowledge and clinically experienced in multiple hospital departments to include Operating Room, Interventional Radiology, Urology, Radiation Oncology, CT Scan, and Brachytherapy suites.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Field Clinical Specialist/ Field Trainer
Angiodynamics Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Train healthcare staff to use and operate many different products in the oncology division of AngioDynamics. Products include Nanoknife Irreversible Electroporation (IRE), Solero microwave ablation, Isoloc endorectal balloons, Alatus vaginal balloon packing system, and Biosentry Tract Sealant System
Utilized advanced knowledge of clinical processes and related technology in various operating room and interventional radiology hospital settings to optimize company health information processes and procedures
Partnered with sales teams to deliver customized training for specific accounts
Member of Scientific Advisory Board to give clinical input on current and future products in oncology division product line
Assisted with 104% attainment in local territory for FY-22
Coordinated with territory managers to identify and address customer needs
Grew account base 25% by delivering high-impact product presentations to medical specialists.
Worked closely with product managers, medical affairs, and sales development to create educational training tools for current and future employees
Answered software and clinical application questions with detailed explanations and examples
Conducted product training and application support in on-site hospital settings or via web session for healthcare professionals.
Supported early-stage and post-sales activities with product demonstrations, installation, and customer training.
Communicated customer feedback and suggestions to development team for improvement of versions and functionality.
Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
Brought in new leads consistently using strong prospecting and networking abilities.
Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on a quarterly basis.
Senior Radiation Therapist
University Of Pennsylvania Health System
03.2012 - 08.2019
Operate machines to treat patients with radiation while ensuring correct amount of dose is given
Check radiation equipment to ensure proper operation, while observing and reassuring patients during treatment
Identify treatment areas using computed tomography scanners and eclipse software
Explain treatment plans to patients and answer questions about their treatment
Perform emergency radiation treatments on call
Prepare treatment machine during on call treatment, utilizing quality assurance equipment
Extensive therapist experience using various treatment equipment; to include Varian Linear Accelerator 2100c, 21ex, Varian Truebeam, Varian Halcyon, IBA Proton Proteus Plus- Pencil Beam Scanning, Double Scattering, Fixed Beam, IBA Conebeam CT, SBRT, DIBH SDX breathhold, Compression Belt, Aria version 15.5, Adapt Insight, Eclipse Software
Assisted in application and treatment of SpaceOAR hydrogel patients
Contribute substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
Radiation Therapist
Bayhealth Cancer Center
09.2009 - 09.2010
Clinically worked as student with Varian Trilogy and 2100C Linear Accelerators. Experience in IMRT, IGRT, CBCT, OBI, CT simulation, IMPAC record and verify, electronic medical records
Clinical observation of various different machines and procedures; to include Cyberknife, Gamma Knife, Tomotherapy, Brachytherapy, and Stereotactic radiotherapy
Excellent patient care ethic and teamwork situations with fellow oncologists, therapists, dosimetrists, and physics department
Radiographer
Riddle Memorial Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2009
Used mobile imaging in operating or emergency rooms and at patients’ bedside
Reviewed physicians’ orders to determine patients’ medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images
Processed, labeled, and collated diagnostic images into appropriate patient records
Used beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques to minimize patients’ exposure to radiation
Enforced compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA
Aircrew Life Support Technician
United States Air Force
08.2003 - 03.2005
Instructed aircrew and other designated personnel on principles, procedures, and techniques of global survival; locating and penetrating incident areas to provide emergency medical treatment, survival, and evacuation of survivors
Instructed aircrew on environmental physiology and use and care of aircrew life support equipment
Managed and scheduled issuing, fitting, inspecting, and repairing for assigned aircrew flight equipment
Packed and adjusted flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes and flotation devices for transport
Operated and maintained communications equipment
Evaluated equipment issues to determine if repair work could be easily completed or if items needed to be replaced
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
2010
Skills
Treatment planning
Clinical instruction
Patient-focused care
Training Seminars
Records maintenance
Strategic decision-making
Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Marketing
Customer support
Customer education
Accomplishments
FY22 Clinical Specialist of the Year for Global Oncology
National Defense Ribbon awarded for serving honorably during designated time period in which national emergency had been declared
Air Force Expeditionary Forces Medal, awarded for deployment to southeast Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
Air Force Good Conduct Award, awarded for consecutive years of honorable and faithful service to the United States Air Force
Awarded Basic Military Training PFT (Physical Fitness Testing) Excellence award