TRENT HALL
Colleyville
Summary
Dynamic Medical Physicist and Radiation Safety Officer with over 25 years of experience in high-volume radiation oncology centers. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety and optimizing treatment protocols through innovative solutions and rigorous quality assurance practices. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while advancing clinical outcomes. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge and expertise to drive excellence in radiation therapy and safety initiatives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Medical Physicist II
Baylor Scott & White
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations by conducting radiation safety audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Achieved optimal treatment efficacy by customizing radiation therapy based on individual patient needs.
- Evaluated treatment plans for accuracy and consistency, ensuring precise delivery of prescribed radiation doses to patients.
- Planned radiation treatments for cancer patients to determine amount of needed radiation and number of treatments.
- Evaluated, inventoried and tested sealed sources of radioactive materials.
- Improved clinical outcomes by providing critical input on treatment plans and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medical physics, applying new findings to improve treatment methodologies and patient outcomes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues related to radiation therapy equipment, minimizing downtime and preserving continuity of care for patients.
- Contributed to the development of clinical protocols, establishing a standardized approach to cancer treatments across the facility.
- The center utilizes or has previously utilized the following equipment and procedures:
- Varian Truebeam with OBI and Cone Beam CT Imaging
- GYN, Surface Applicator, and SAVI Applicator HDR treatments with Varisource HDR and BracyVision, Varian Medical Systems
- 3D, IMRT, and RapidArc VMAT planning with Eclipse, Varian Medical Systems
- SBRT with Eclipse 16.0
- Möbius, Verification Software
- MapCheck, Sun Nuclear QA Software
- Total QA Software
- Aria, Department information System
- 1D Scanner Sun Nuclear
- 3D Scanner IBA
Medical Physicist Certified
Texas Oncology
08.2007 - 06.2023
- The center utilizes or has previously utilized the following equipment and procedures:
- Varian 21iX Clinac with OBI and Cone Beam CT Imaging
- GYN, Surface Applicator, and SAVI Applicator HDR treatments with Varisource & Bravos HDR and BracyVision, Varian Medical Systems
- 3D, IMRT, and RapidArc VMAT planning with Eclipse, Varian Medical Systems
- SBRT with Eclipse 15.5
- ImSure QA, Verification Software
- MapCheck, Sun Nuclear QA Software
- Atlas, Sun Nuclear QA Software
- Mosaic, Department information System
- 1D Scanner Sun Nuclear
- 3D Scanner Sun Nuclear
- Accuboost Image Guided Breast Irradiation
- PEM Mammography Imaging
- NMIS Nuclear Medicine Information System
- Xofigo Ra-223 injections
- Bedford was the first department in our Fort Worth Group to make the full transition to paperless EMR utilizing Mosaic. I coordinated with the Director of Physics to implement policies procedures for the group to follow in order to make that transition.
- Had direct oversight of patient specific checks and measurements, such as IMRT QA, special dosimetry, and special medical physics consults.
- Developed protocols for nuclear medicine record keeping to ensure data was easily accessible for state inspections.
- Coordinated with vendors for various upgrades to equipment and software upgrades.
- Coordinated with the Director of Physics Services, Chief Physicist, Construction staff and various vendors to facilitate the move into a new radiation department with new equipment.
- Served as Radiation Safety Officer for the department facilitating all communication with radioactive material state regulatory agencies for license amendments, inspections, and renewals for 3 centers and mobile PET coach.
- Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions on radiation safety principles and best practices.
Partner in Physics Consulting Group
Oncology Physics Group, LLC
05.2005 - 07.2007
- Partnered with three medical physicists to form a medical physics consulting group and provide all physics services for Hackettstown Community Medical Center, and Garden State Radiation Oncology :
- Performed accelerator quality assurance for accelerators.
- Performed IMRT QA
- Planned and checked treatment plans.
- Cerrobend block output factor measurements
- Second check hand calculations of the treatment planning system
Chief Medical Physicist
JFK Medical Center
05.1994 - 07.2007
- Director oversight of one medical dosimetrist and one physicist
- Maintained hospital records and facilitated inspections for regulatory agencies.
- Advised the hospital on purchases of radiation producing and radiation detection equipment.
- Commissioned and set up quality assurance programs for Eclipse planning system, Varian 21EX accelerator, Elekta SL25 accelerator, and Leksell Gamma Knife.
- Performed new accelerator scatter reports for submission to state agencies.
- Commissioned IMRT treatment and QA program.
- Commissioned Varis treatment management system.
Staff Medical Physicist
JFK Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Collaborated with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists and other personnel in designing and carrying out radiation treatments for external beam treatments.
- Maintained hospital records and facilitated inspections for regulatory agencies.
- Maintained the personnel monitoring program to ensure that it was consistent with ALARA principles.
- Performed all treatment planning in the absence of dosimetrist.
- Checked treatment charts weekly to maintain accuracy and consistency.
- Performed prostate seed implant treatment planning on Variseed computer and coordinated with the physicians for implantation in the OR.
- Authorized user for planning and treatment on Nucletron HDR system.
- Performed accelerator and HDR quality assurance.
- Checked treatment plans for accuracy and consistency.
Dosimetrist
JFK Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Calculated 2D and 3D treatment plans with CMS Focus treatment planning computer.
- Coordinated with simulation therapist to ensure accurate simulations.
- Assisted medical physicists in carrying out their duties.
Education
M.S. - Medical Physics
NYU Polytechnic
Brooklyn, NY05-1997
B.S. - Radiologic Sciences
University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL06-1991
Skills
- Quality assurance protocols
- Oncology treatment evaluation
- HDR Brachytherapy
- Radiation therapy planning
- Radiotherapy equipment calibration
Affiliations
Member of American Association of Physicists in Medicine (1997-Present)
Certification
- Licensed Medical Physicist #10075 Texas Department of State Health Services
- Certified Medical Physicist #P2407 American Board of Radiology (Radiation Oncology May 2000)
Training
- Varian Medical Systems Eclipse Planning: IMRT and Rapid Arc
- NYU Prone Breast Radiotherapy Course
- ORAU Radiation Safety Officer Training Course
- Sun Nuclear QA and Dosimetry Symposium
- SAVI Brachytherapy Training
- ABS Innovative methods of Prostate and Breast Brachytherapy
- UTSW Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Training Program
- Bravos HDR Training
Timeline
Licensed Medical Physicist II
Baylor Scott & White
06.2023 - Current
Medical Physicist Certified
Texas Oncology
08.2007 - 06.2023
Partner in Physics Consulting Group
Oncology Physics Group, LLC
05.2005 - 07.2007
Staff Medical Physicist
JFK Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2003
Chief Medical Physicist
JFK Medical Center
05.1994 - 07.2007
Dosimetrist
JFK Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.1997
M.S. - Medical Physics
NYU Polytechnic
B.S. - Radiologic Sciences
University of Alabama
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