Ta'Mika Darden
Bogart,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional offering versatile office skills and proficiency in radiation procedures seeking an opportunity to utilize my education and medical experience to the fullest. Motivated professional offering Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Seattle, WA
03.2023 - Current
- Elekta Synergy/Mosaiq
- Monitored patients throughout treatment to proactively identify issues or adverse reactions and provide rapid response in emergent situations.
- Prepared patients for treatments in accordance with prescription and care plan data, answered questions and adjusted positions to promote comfort with processes.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Registered Radiation Therapist
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients throughout treatment to proactively identify issues or adverse reactions and provide rapid response in emergent situations.
- Prepared patients for treatments in accordance with prescription and care plan data, answered questions and adjusted positions to promote comfort with processes.
- Adhered to all best practices and protocols regarding radiation protection to protect patients and staff.
- Prepared or constructed immobilization, treatment or protection devices.
- Reviewed patient medical data, including health history, current prescriptions and care plan, to verify actions before administering medication.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Radiation Therapist
South Carolina Oncology Associates
Columbia, SC
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Adhered to all safety standards when working with radioactive materials.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations involving patients receiving radiotherapy.
- Documented all communication between members of the healthcare team regarding changes made in a patient's treatment plan.
- Prepared patients for treatments in accordance with prescription and care plan data, answered questions and adjusted positions to promote comfort with processes.
Radiation Therapist
ATLANTA ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Greensboro, GA
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Operates Elekta Synergy and Mosaiq
- Prepared patients for treatments in accordance with prescription and care plan data, answered questions and adjusted positions to promote comfort with processes.
- Adhered to all best practices and protocols regarding radiation protection to protect patients and staff.
- Reviewed patient medical data, including health history, current prescriptions and care plan, to verify actions before administering medication.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Positions and ensure radiation safety in accordance to prescription
- Performs daily warm-ups
- Administer radiation for patients as prescribed by physicians
- SBRT
- Assists with Brachytherapy
Registered Radiation Therapist
Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer Institute
Sandy Springs, GA
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Elekta VersaHD AND Infinity
- Administer radiation for patients as prescribed by physicians
- Monitored patients throughout treatment to proactively identify issues or adverse reactions and provide rapid response in emergent situations.
- Prepared patients for treatments in accordance with prescription and care plan data, answered questions and adjusted positions to promote comfort with processes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Records and verify patients' records, doses, site etc
- Practices radiation safety precautions for everyone involved
Radiation Therapist
PRN, ATLANTA ONCOLOGY & ASSOCIATES
Greensboro, GA
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Operates Elekta Synergy and Mosaiq
- Checked for side effects emerging as skin irritation, nausea or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Positions and ensure radiation safety in accordance to prescription
- Performs daily warm-ups
- Administer radiation for patients as prescribed by physicians
- Assists in SBRT and brachytherapy when needed
Patient Access Representative
Patient Access Department
Athens, GA
05.2012 - 07.2020
- Serve as front line support for the Patient Access Department
- Ensure patient accounts are complete with valid insurance coverage and current demographic/clinic data
- Calculate patient financial responsibility, present patient financial options/requirements and process patient payments
Radiation Therapist Extern
Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care, Elekta synergy with XVI
, US
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Maintained continuous functionality of radiation therapy equipment and reported malfunctions to management.
- Used radiation therapy equipment to deliver prescribed dosages to specific body parts.
- Prepared or constructed immobilization, treatment or protection devices.
- Checked for side effects emerging as skin irritation, nausea or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Radiation Therapist Extern
Vantage Oncology
Lawrenceville, GA
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Clinac 21 EX with OBI
- Clinac 2100C XVI (KV Imaging)
Education
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Delray Beach, FL12.2018
Skills
- Patient Care Quality
- Radiation Protection Protocols
- Records Maintenance
- Compassionate Rapport and Assistance
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Radiation Therapy Dosage
- EMR Software
- Equipment Calibration
- Treatment Coordination
- Safety Practices
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- February 2019 to November 2022
- Additional Information Strong knowledge of CT Simulation, ARIA, and MOSAIQ Skilled DIBH, Hexapod, Rapid Arc & VMAT, CBCT and Brachytherapy Ability to prioritize and meet patient care without compromising quality and upholding ALARA requirements Great communication between patient and treatment team Strong planner and problem solver who adapts to change, works as a team and exceeds expectations Excellent patient care and radiation safety
Certification
September 2021 to September 2023
RQI verified
ARRT (T) Certification
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
South Carolina Oncology Associates
09.2023 - 08.2024
Radiation Therapist
Veterans Administration Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Radiation Therapist
Northside Hospital Atlanta
08.2022 - Current
Radiation Therapist
ATLANTA ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES
03.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Radiation Therapist
Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer Institute
06.2019 - 03.2022
Radiation Therapist
PRN, ATLANTA ONCOLOGY & ASSOCIATES
11.2018 - 03.2022
Radiation Therapist Extern
Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care, Elekta synergy with XVI
01.2018 - 04.2018
Radiation Therapist Extern
Vantage Oncology
09.2017 - 12.2017
Patient Access Representative
Patient Access Department
05.2012 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
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