Quality Assurance Customer Service

CHERIE M. DIETER

*** **** **** ******: 915-***-****

Chaparral, New Mexico 88081 ******.******@*****.***

Dear Hiring Professional:

Please consider this letter of introduction as an expression of my interest

in exploring and identifying career opportunities with your organization.

My r sum is enclosed for your review and consideration. It provides

valuable details regarding my work experience and academic qualifications.

As my r sum shows, my current professional experience as a Radiation

Therapist with the Cancer Treatment Institute is supported by a nine-month

internship and two years of clinical rotations. I have had the opportunity

to work in several radiation facilities, allowing me to gain knowledge from

a variety of physicians, hospital staff, and patients. You will find that

I am a strong professional individual with exceptional communication and

interpersonal skills. I am capable of working independently or as a

cooperative team member, and am highly adaptable to new and constantly

changing situations.

The practical experience of working as a Radiation Therapist has allowed me

to develop competency in a variety of protocols and clinical techniques,

such as radiation protection, patient preparation, accelerator and

simulator warm-up, and HIPPA regulations. In addition, I am able to use

industry specific medical equipment, including True Beam, Cone-beam CT, GE

Light Speed CT, IGRT, electronic and conventional portal imaging, and

several simulators.

I am a highly motivated, responsible individual who is focused on high

standards and teamwork to obtain optimal patient care and safety. In

summary, I bring a sense of commitment, dedication, and professionalism to

every aspect of my work. I am certain that I possess the skills necessary

to contribute significantly to your organization. Thank you for your time

and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Cherie M. Dieter

Enclosure

CHERIE M. DIETER

214 West Lisa Mobile: 915-***-****

Chaparral, New Mexico 88081 ******.******@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated, focused, and versatile professional with clinical experience and

strong academic credentials in Radiation Therapy, including radiation

protection, medical equipment use, localization of tumors, and overall

patient care. Possess sound knowledge of anatomy and radiation principles.

Able to utilize strong interpersonal communication skills with physicians,

patients, and other team members. Highly organized and efficient in fast-

paced, performance-critical environments.

Core Competencies:

True Beam IMRT GE Virtual CT Simulator

Cone-beam CT BAT Conventional Portal

Imaging

GE Light Speed CT IGRT Patient Assessment /

Advocacy

ARIA Record & Verify Varian 21EX / Varian Electronic Portal

6EX Imaging

HDR Varis Record & Verify Human Resource

Management

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Industry Specific Software

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in Radiation Therapy

El Paso Community College, El Paso, Texas

CERTIFICATIONS

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), February, 2014

Texas Department of State Health Services, February, 2015

California Department of Public Health, October, 2015

CPR and First Aid Certification, October, 2013

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Radiation therapist 2011-

Present

Cancer Treatment Institute El

Paso, Texas

. Assist with radiography diagnostic services and procedures at private

practice oncology clinic, seeing up to 35 patients a day; utilizing

current technology to include True Beam, Cone-beam CT, GE Light Speed

CT and IMRT; conduct and document physical assessments and deliver

prescribed radiation treatments; assist monitoring vital signs, IV

therapy, airway, and comfort level.

. Prepare patient, room, and equipment for treatment, including patient

position, immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, and

lead protection devices; verify prescriptions, diagnosis, chart, and

patient information as part of quality assurance procedures.

. Act as patient advocate, relaying critical information to physician and

supervisor to ensure patient's well being, including comfort and pain

levels, and unstable vital signs; communicate with patients and their

families to decrease anxiety regarding procedures.

. Collaborate with other oncology treatment staff members to ensure

patients care is effective and efficient; adhere to rules regarding

radiation protection for all exposed persons; perform and document

daily accelerator warm-up and quality assurance procedures.

. Operate a variety of medical equipment, including Varian 21EX, GE CT

simulator, and Varis and Aria Record & Verify software; construct

immobilization devices and Heustis block cutting unit.

CHERIE M. DIETER

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Radiation therapist intern, Las Palmas Medical Center

2009-2010

radiation therapist Clinical rotations, Various Radiation Facilities

2006-2008

. Implemented and monitored radiation therapy treatments to patients at

various radiation facilities in the El Paso area; monitored physical

and psychological progress and reported critical values to supervising

therapist; assisted with patient and machine preparation, following

quality assurance and HIPPA regulations.

. Utilized electronic and conventional portal imaging and operated B-Mode

Acquisition and Targeting System (BAT) for prostate localization;

performed conventional and virtual simulations.

. Participated in observation trainings such as LDR and HDR intracavitary

and interstitial radioactive implant procedures.

. Worked with medical equipment such as Varian 21EX, Ximatron

conventional simulator, Varian 6EX, and GE virtual CT simulator.

Operations manager 1993-

2009

Chantelle Kennels

Chaparral, New Mexico

. Managed the daily operations of a boarding and grooming pet facility;

accountable for the health and welfare of a variety of animals, ranging

from 20 to 100 pets on a daily basis.

. Performed wound care, administered medications, cared for animals

rehabilitating after surgical procedures, and provided 24-hour

intensive care services.

. Supervised a team of employees and was accountable for all training,

scheduling, performance evaluations, and payroll of staff.

. Accountable for sales and purchasing and performed the accounting and

other financial duties as needed; maintained client relations through

excellent customer service.

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