VICKI BENTON B.S.R.T, (R), (T), CMD
North Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Experienced with radiation treatment planning and implementation. Utilizes advanced dosimetry techniques to optimize patient outcomes. Strong understanding of radiation safety protocols and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
TEXAS CANCER SPECIALISTS
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained comprehensive documentation on all treatment plans and calculations, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately calculating radiation doses for optimal cancer treatments.
- Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
- Developed innovative techniques for delivering complex radiation treatments that minimized damage to healthy tissues surrounding tumors.
- Collaborated with oncologists and medical physicists to develop personalized treatment plans, ensuring the highest levels of precision and safety.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
OPTUM/WELL MED, USMD, UANT
06.2009 - 06.2024
- Treatment planning for Arlington Texas
- Remote Treatment planning for Urology group in St. Louis, Missouri
- Remote Treatment planning for Urology group in Tucson Arizona
- Remote Treatment planing for Radiation Oncology group in Anchorage Alaska
- Remote Treatment planning for Radiation Oncology group in Plano Texas
- Remote Treatment planning for Radiation Oncology in Fort Myers Florida
- Eclipse Treatment planning system, ARIA, MU Check
- Excels at 3D, IMRT, VMAT, Breast Irregular Compensation, SRS, SBRT, SRS Gating
Certified Medical Dosimetrist/ Manager
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Provided Medical Dosimetry services for 4 facilities
- Oversaw coordination of staffing for 4 facilities
- Responsible for payroll, budget and operational services and issues at 4 facilities
- Streamlined communication processes to foster transparency among departments.
- Managed budgets for various departmental initiatives.
- Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas for employee growth.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Medical Dosimetrist
UTSW/Moncrief Cancer Center
02.2002 - 07.2005
- Provided treatment planning services for 5 facilities
Manager Director
UTSW/Moncrief Cancer Center
01.1999 - 02.2002
- Increased revenue through strategic business development initiatives and strong client relationships.
- Influenced positive employee morale by developing a supportive work environment where open communication was encouraged.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Also, worked as a Radiation Therapist
Senior Radiation Therapist/Staff Radiation Therapist
UTSW/Moncrief Cancer Center
09.1992 - 12.1998
Education
Medical Dosimetry
UTSW/Moncrief Cancer Center
Fort Worth, TX05-2004
Radiation Therapy
Moncrief/ Baylor School of Radiation Therapy
Dallas/Fort Worth Texas09-1992
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-1991
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Radiation safety protocols
- Quality assurance procedures
- Anatomy and physiology
- Oncology information systems
- Image-guided radiation therapy
- 3D treatment planning
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Radiation oncology software
- Brachytherapy planning
- Dosimetry calculations proficiency
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy
- Treatment planning expertise
- Volumetric modulated arc therapy
- Simulation techniques mastery
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Patient care plan management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
TEXAS CANCER SPECIALISTS
07.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
OPTUM/WELL MED, USMD, UANT
06.2009 - 06.2024
Certified Medical Dosimetrist/ Manager
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
08.2005 - 06.2010
Medical Dosimetrist
UTSW/Moncrief Cancer Center
02.2002 - 07.2005
Manager Director
UTSW/Moncrief Cancer Center
01.1999 - 02.2002
Senior Radiation Therapist/Staff Radiation Therapist
UTSW/Moncrief Cancer Center
09.1992 - 12.1998
Medical Dosimetry
UTSW/Moncrief Cancer Center
Radiation Therapy
Moncrief/ Baylor School of Radiation Therapy
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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