Merete Stenersen Francis

*** ****** ** • Holland, Ohio • 43528

Cell: 419-***-****

abksq1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seek the Position of Radiation Therapist

SUMMARY: Profoundly creative, talented and resourceful Radiation

Therapist with over six years experience in designing and

administering radiation therapy treatment in conjunction with radiation

oncologists or other medical specialists.

Summary of Qualifications

Sound knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures

involved in the operation of ionizing radiographic and radiation

therapy equipment.

In depth knowledge of human anatomy and proper positioning of the

patient to provide treatment as prescribed.

Exceptional ability to administer CPR in a medical emergency.

Great ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Remarkable ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of

the observation).

Uncommon ability to listen to and understand information and ideas

presented through spoken words and sentences.

Strong ability to read and understand information and ideas

presented in writing.

Exceptional ability to speak clearly so others can understand.

Exceptional ability to apply general rules to specific problems to

produce answers that make sense.

Strong computer skills, and always excited to acquire new

knowledge.

Professional Experience

Northwest Ohio Oncology Center

2006 Present

Radiation Therapist. Per Diem.

Worked with Varian Machines, OBI, Portal Vision, Aria record and

verify.

University of Toledo Medical Center. Toledo, Ohio

2005 2008

Radiation Therapist. Per Diem.

Trained and skilled in HDR, BAT Systems, Intra Operative Radiation

Therapy, Elekta Machines with Impac record and verify.

Flower Hospital. Sylvania Ohio

2004 2006

Radiation Therapist. Per Diem

Flower Hospital. Sylvania Ohio

2002 2004

Radiation Therapist

• Follow the prescriptions of radiation oncologists to work out a

treatment plan that delivers the precise radiation dosage to the

diseased area while minimizing the dose to unaffected tissues.

• Assisted in simulators and/or CT scanners to identify the areas to

be treated and those to be avoided.

• Calculate the precise radiation dose required and start the process

of distributing the dose on a planning computer system, and record

details of procedures to be utilized.

• Give detailed treatment plans to radiation oncologists for approval.

• Explain procedures to patients.

• Position and stabilize patients in preparation for treatment delivery.

• Monitor the patient carefully during the treatment.

• Operate the treatment machines, associated equipment and

computer verification systems to deliver the planned treatment

accurately.

• Observe quality assurance procedures and record dosage and

other relevant details on patients' record sheets.

• Advise the patient about self care procedures for radiation treatment

side effects, and refer the patient for further assistance.

• Supervise and train students allocated from universities in the

practical aspects of radiation therapy.

• Participate in patient and community education regarding radiation

therapy.

Flower Hospital. Sylvania Ohio

2001 2002

Radiation Therapist Intern (under supervision)

• Checked prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification.

• Explained procedure to patient, means of communication during

treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during

treatment.

• Reinforced Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding

reactions to treatment and their care.

• Prepared room and equipment for patient according to prescription

regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead

protection devices, etc.

• Transferred patient safely to treatment couch, giving special care to

catheters, intravenous drips, etc.

• Checked daily treatment time and delivered prescribed dose.

• Maintained visual and audible communication with the patient

during treatment.

• Maintained patient markings.

• Observed patient for unusual reactions and events and reported

accurate information to the nursing staff and Radiation Oncologist.

• Observed radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.

• Performed simulations.

• Assisted in tumor localization procedures, preparation of

immobilization devices, etc.

• Assisted in dosimetry procedures (i.e. Prescription calculations).

• Obtained weekly port films and presented them at chart rounds for

review by Radiation Oncology staff.

• Assumed weekly on call status on a rotation basis.

• Performed and documented daily accelerator warm up and QA

procedures.

• Maintained records of daily treatment and other records as required

by department quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

Education and Professional Training

American Registry of Radiology Technology Certified

Ohio Licensed.

Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Baker College. Jackson Michigan (2002)

Magna Cum Laude

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