Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
Fred L. Gilpin
Summerfield, Fl. 34491
Phone: 352-***-****
*********@*****.***
Objective: Seeking a position of a senior Radiation Therapist in a well
established environment that will utilize my skills in radiation therapy.
Summary of Qualifications:
Over 19 years of valuable experience in administering radiation therapy
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treatment
In depth knowledge of radiation therapy equipments and procedures
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Sound knowledge of human anatomy and radiation principles
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Exceptional ability to understand ideas & spoken words
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Several years experience in the simulation room to include both x-ray and
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CT simulators.
Recently was trained as an empowered user for the ARIA 11 upgrade so as
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to be able to train other therapists in the use of new software.
Retired USAF MSgt. electronics fields with many years supervisory
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experience
Professional experience :
Vantage Oncology Lady Lake Fl. Lead therapist
2005 TO Nov 2012
Prepare treatment plans as per radiation oncologists' prescription to
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minimize dose to unaffected tissues
Responsible for positioning patients prior to treatment delivery & explaining
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the procedures to them
Prepare detailed treatment plan and send it to radiation oncologists for
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approval
Inform and educate patients regarding radiation therapy
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responsible for operating radiation equipments and advanced machines as
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per the planned treatment
Identify treatment areas using Ct scanners and simulators and in the
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treatment room use BAT and Sonarray and Calypso
Supervise & guide trainees regarding radiation therapy procedures and
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principles
Maintain and update patient treatment records
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Supervise subordinates
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Set scheduling of patients
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Schedule employees time to coincide with work requirements
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Perform weekly and monthly QA on equipment to ensure proper working
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order
Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute Ocala,Fl
Radiation therapist 1993-2005
Explain radiation procedures to patients and instruct them for proper
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positioning during the treatment
Arrange immobile patients and devices in the radiation treatment room as
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per prescription
Guide patients with regard to safety measures during radiation treatment
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Assist staff in tumor localization and dosimetry procedures
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Maintain weekly reports for radiation oncologists' review
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simulation to include both in Sim room and on table setups by the radiation
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oncologists'
Warm up equipment for daily treatments
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Assistant Chief Therapist training to include all aspects of supervision in
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radiation therapy
USAF 1973 to 1993
Stationed at various bases worldwide with last assignment in Tampa,Fl.
Supervising 125 Avionics technicians responsible for 124 F-16 Fighter
aircraft
Education :
Certified Radiation Therapist 1993
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Hillsborough Community College radiation therapy technology program
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Tampa,Fl. Associates degree graduated 1993
Affiliations :
• Member of American Association of Radiation Therapists, 1993 to present
• Member of American Society of Radiation Therapists, 1993 to present
• Fl Licensed
References:
Herman M. Flink, M.D.
Intercommunity Cancer Center
Lady Lake, Florida
November 19, 2012
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my privilege to recommend Fred Gilpin for employment. Fred and I have
worked together, on an almost daily basis, for more than seven years. During that
time span I have had hundreds of patients come to me to specifically praise Fred’s
compassion, maturity, and professionalism. At the same time, I cannot recall a
single patient complaint.
Fred’s experience, knowledge base, and skills as a radiation therapy technologist
are outstanding. He can be relied upon to perform at the highest level.
Most importantly, Fred’s integrity is beyond reproach. When the inevitable
occasional problem does arise, Fred can be relied upon to promptly report the
concern.
I will very much miss working with this outstanding gentleman. He will be a
tremendous asset to any future employer.
Please feel free to contact me if there are additional questions.
Sincerely,
Herman Flink, M.D.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
FROM: Blas Caroprese, Ph,D, DABR
Chief Physicist and Radiation Safety Officer
East Texas Medical Center Cancer Institute
721 Clinic Drive, Tyler TX 75701
phone # 281-***-****
Re: Mr. Fred Gilpin
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Gilpin at Intercommunity Cancer Centers
(ICC) in Leesburg and Lady Lake in Florida. My position at those centers was of
Chief Physicist and Manager of the Radiation Therapist's Team.
During the time Mr. Gilpin and I coincided at ICC we had an excellent
working relationship. Mr. Gilpin was very involved with all the details of treatment
which as a senior member of the team he performed very efficiently. He was also
very helpful in matters concerned with Quality Assurance of the equipment used in
Radiation Therapy. He performed daily tests at his center in Lady Lake. He
performed patient specific quality assurance tests (IMRT, etc…) under my
supervision. He also helped me regularly in Monthly and Annual testing of the
equipment. Mr. Gilpin is very organized and firm. He related well with the patients
and with the staff and with service professionals. He helped train several
junior therapists offering them all his expertise in the field. Mr. Gilpin was
certainly an asset for the department.
I recommend him with no concerns for any future endeavors he may want to
tackle.
Please do not hesitate to contact me personally with any questions about Mr.
Gilpin.
Sincerely,
Blas Caroprese
To Whom It May Concern:
From: Donna Kammerer,Dosimetrist
Intercommunity Cancer Center,Lady Lake Fl.32159
It is a pleasure to write this personal recommendation for Fred Gilpin.
I have known Fred for the last 8 years during his employment as a Radiation
Therapist .During his tenure as lead therapist; Fred was always pleasant with the
patients. He also did CT simulations as required. Fred trained new employees and
students assigned to the center. The physicians enjoyed working with him.
Fred worked with the physics staff on a variety of issues, including QA on IMRT
plans and monthly QA.
Fred used his extensive electronics background by acting as a liaison with the
vendors thereby minimizing machine downtime and replacing MLC motors when
needed.
Fred was punctual and always available for extra work. Fred was always well
groomed and professional.
I wish Fred success in his future endeavors.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at : *************@*******.***
Or Cell # 239-***-****
Donna Kammerer
November 28, 2012
From: Thomas Urrutia MS,DABMP Physicist
Intercommunity Cancer Center,Lady Lake Fl. 32159
To whom it may concern,
It is my pleasure to give a personal recommendation of Fred Gilpin. I have a high
opinion of his skills as a Radiation Therapist. Fred has shown a great deal of
willingness to help others and goes above and beyond his assigned tasks to do so.
Fred has also exceptional leadership abilities and will proof to be an asset to any
Radiation Therapy Department.
Please do not hesitate to call me at 516-***-**** (cell) if you need any additional
information.
Thomas Urrutia, MS, DABMP, Physicist.
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