Medical Therapist

Robyn Hertensteiner

Experienced Radiation Therapist

*********@*******.***

Summary

Career Summary

Radiation Therapist with extensive experience administering prescribed radiation doses

maintaining proficiency, speed and accuracy using up to date technology and treatment

techniques. Proven record of adaptability and empathetic approach to patients.

Specialties

Equipment Proficiencies

ACCELERATORS:

Philips Eleckta

Philips Eleckta SLI

Siemens Mevatron 67

Siemens MD/MD2, KD/KD2

Siemens ONCOR

Siemens PRIMUS

Siemens IMPRESSION

Varian 4/80, 6/100, 6/100c

Varian 1800 2100, 2100c

Varian Ex MLC

Tomotherapy

SIMULATORS:

AECL Therasim

Kermath

Ximatron

CT ACQSim

R&V:

Lantis

IMPAC

some Varis

ARIA

Mosaiq

Siemens Coherence

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PORTAL IMAGERS:

I–Beam

I–View

BLOCK CUTTERS:

Huestis

Diacor

Experience

Radiation Therapist at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

March 2014 - Present (5 months)

Radiation Therapist Locum Tenens at Aureus Medical Group

2011 - Present (3 years)

- Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy

equipment according to established practices and standards.

- Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, pt identification, schedule patients and explain procedure

pre- and post-treatment.

- Observes and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn

equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.

- Enters data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.

- Analyzes information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Radiation Therapist Locum Tenens at Mission Search USA

June 2009 - 2012 (3 years)

- Perform radiation treatments after review of prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and

identification.

- Observe and reassure patient during treatments.

- Assist facility during permanent staff absences and shortage.

- Educate patients and family by answering question.

Radiation Therapist at Radiologic Institute of the Villages

2010 - 2011 (1 year)

- Deliver radiation treatments as prescribed, answer patient questions, and explain procedures.

- Maintain accurate treatment records and on time schedule.

- Perform daily QA.

- Localize treatment area.

- Mark patient for daily positioning and set up.

- Treated 27-30 patients daily independently on Tomotherapy.

Radiation Therapist Per Diem at Chesapeake Urology Associates / The Prostate Center

March 2010 - 2010 (less than a year)

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- Deliver radiation treatments as prescribed under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist

- Maintain accurate treatment records and on time schedule

Senior Radiation Therapist at Washington Adventist Hospital

August 2008 - March 2009 (8 months)

- Localized patient treatment area using CT Simulation.

- Conducted patient treatments in accordance to the long term treatment plan under the

supervision of the patient's physician.

- Performed weekly QA as required by Physicist on the linear accelerator and CT Simulator.

- Trained and supervised students or junior therapist.

- Calculated radiation per prescription for emergency treatments.

- Assisted Radiation Oncologist and Physicist to prepare physical and technical aspects of

radiation treatment, using information about patient condition and anatomy.

Radiation Therapist at Various Staffing Agencies

January 1999 - August 2008 (9 years 8 months)

- Positioned and treated patients accurately according to physician's prescription.

- Ability to quickly gain knowledge of department policy, accelerators, simulators, patient

treatment techniques and computer record and verify systems.

- Experience working with diverse personalities and management styles.

Skills & Expertise

Radiation Therapy

Radiation

X-ray

Radiation Oncology

Treatment

Mosaiq

IGRT

Varian

ARIA

Medical Imaging

Radiation Safety

Radiography

ARRT

Radiology

Cancer

EMR

PACS

MRI

Computed Tomography

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Education

College of St. Francis

B.S, Health Arts

Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Division of Oncology

RTT, Radiation Therapy

St. Charles Community College

Practical Nursing

St. Louis Community College

A.A.S, Radiologic Technology

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Robyn Hertensteiner

Experienced Radiation Therapist

*********@*******.***

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