Quality Assurance Software

AMANDA BOYD

PO Box ***, Ochlocknee, GA ***** H: 229-***-**** C: 229-***-**** ***********.***@*****.***

P ROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Radiation Therapist with over 8 years experience providing excellent patient care and precise

radiation treatments to cancer patients.

SKILLS

Resourceful, optimistic, and creative Radiation Specialized experience in CT, 4D CT, and conventional

Therapist with a distinguished ability to collaborate simulations, Trilogy linear accelerator treatments

positively with a variety of people or independently as utilizing IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, CBCT with OBI, VMAT,

required. and Respiratory Gating radiation treatments.

Experienced with the principles, practices, and various Proficient in ARIA and IMPAC record and verify

forms of procedures pertaining to the operation of software and Eclipse treatment planning software.

radiographic and radiation therapy equipment. Knowledgeable of HDR/Brachtherapy procedures.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Fabricates blocks and patient treatment/immobilization

Ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise. devices.

Knowledgeable of the human anatomy and the proper Ability to perform all duties required of a Radiation

positioning of patients to provide the most accurate Therapist independently.

treatments prescribed. Great team player.

Ability to understand and relay complex concepts and Volunteer for multiple community services.

procedures to patients. ARRT (R)(T)

Uncommon ability to listen to and understand ASRT

information and ideas presented through spoken words CPR certified

and sentences.

And, above all, the compassion needed to provide

exceptional patient care.

W ORK HISTORY

Radiation Therapist, 1 0/2010 to 0 7/2013

Archbold Medical Center – Thomasville, G A

Follow the prescriptions of Radiation Oncologists to deliver the precise radiation dosage to the tumor volume

with as little risk as possible to normal cells.

Responsible for operating Varian 21EX and Varian Trilogy with OBI and CBCT linear accelerators and GE

Lightspeed CT simulator.

Assessed patients for unusual side effects and events and reported accurate information to the nursing staff and

Radiation Oncologists.

Observed radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.

Assisted in tumor localization and preparation of immobilization and treatment devices.

Maintained patients and personnel daily schedules and on-call schedules.

Ordered appropriate and cost effective supplies.

Maintained records of daily treatment and other records as required by department quality assurance.

Kept accurate records of monthly statistics.

Kept department well stocked with linens and supplies.

Radiation Therapist, 0 7/2008 to 1 0/2010

NEGA Cancer Care – Athens, G A

Follow the prescriptions of the Radiation Oncologists to deliver the precise radiation dosage to the tumor

volume with as little risk as possible to normal cells.

Performed CT and conventional simulations for treatment set-ups.

Operated Varian 21C Series and 23iX with OBI and CBCT linear accelerators to deliver precise radiation

treatments.

Observed radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.

Assessed patients for unusual side effects and events and reported accurate information to the nursing staff and

Radiation Oncologists.

Maintained records of daily treatment and other records as required by department quality assurance.

Explain radiation procedures to patients and instruct them for proper positioning during the treatment.

Provided outstanding patient care.

Radiation Therapist, 0 2/2007 to 0 7/2008

Atlanta Oncology Associates – Greensboro, G A

Follow the prescriptions of the Radiation Oncologists to deliver the precise radiation dosage to the tumor

volume with as little risk as possible to normal cells.

Operated Elekta Synergy linear accelerator with IMPAC record and verify software and GE CT simulator and

Eclipse planning software.

Provided patients with precise radiation treatments daily.

Performed daily ultrasound procedures for localization.

Assisted with prostate HDR procedures.

Provided all patients with outstanding patient care.

Maintained patients daily schedule and weekly chart/billing checks.

Observed radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.

Fabricated treatment and immobilization devices and blocks.

Explained in detail to patients the radiation procedures and instructed them for proper positioning during the

treatment.

Maintained records of daily treatment and other records as required by department quality assurance.

Performed daily morning QA procedures.

Provided all patients and patient families with outstanding patient care.

Radiation Therapist, 0 4/2002 to 0 1/2007

Archbold Medical Centr – Thomasville, G a

Deliver radiation treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists.

Responsible for positioning patients prior to treatment delivery and explaining the procedures to them.

Inform and educate patients regarding radiation therapy.

Maintain and update patient record sheet.

Operated Varian 21EX linear accelerator.

Effectively preformed patient set-ups and patient simulations.

Performed morning QA warm-up procedures.

Participated in chart rounds and weekly port film assessment.

Conducted ongoing patient assessments.

Provided outstanding patient care.

EDUCATION

Radiation Therapy, 2 004

Washburn University - Topeka, K S

Radiologic Technology, 1 996

Moultrie Technical College - M oultrie, G A

Contact this candidate