Medical Quality

Mariko "Miko" E. Alley R.T. (R) (T)

Current Address Permanent Address

*** * ** ***. ** Byp. Phone: 304-***-**** 3480 Whites Creek Rd.

Apt. B5 *****.*****@*****.*** Prichard, WV 25555

Carrboro, NC 27510

EDUCATION:

University of North Carolina Hospitals: Chapel Hill, NC

Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Dosimetry, August 2015 (expected)

Marshall University: Huntington, WV

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science, December 2012

The University of Virginia: Charlottesville, VA

Certificate in Radiation Therapy, November 2011

QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Technologist in Radiography and Radiation Therapy (CMD expected 02/2016)

ASRT#561559 ARRT# 471588

Basic Life Support/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Expires 6/2016)

- Optimization of 3D-CRT and IMRT treatment plans for various anatomical sites using critical thinking of

field placement technique with respect to dose-limiting structures

- Excellent communication with attending physicians, residents, medical physicists, and radiation therapists

- Able to adapt extremely well with change in environment and/ or technology

- Strong leadership work ethic in improving quality assurance

- Involved in Lean Six Sigma health care initiative with a focus on patient safety culture and process

improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

University of North Carolina Department of Radiation Oncology (July 2014 - Present):

Medical Dosimetry Program

- Medical Dosimetry Student: Create deliverable radiation treatment plans under direct supervision of CMDs

- Member: Grant team; National Institute of Health AHRQ R18 Simulation Based Training to Improve Patient

Safety

- Member: Quality & Safety Committee

- Produce policies & procedures for standard operating dosimetry procedures for the department

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

- Attend morning simulation review to obtain information on patients for the day; dosimetrist/physics huddle

- Work closely with CT simulation to ensure proper positioning of the patient to provide the most optimal

radiation treatment plan, as prescribed per the radiation oncologist

- Import, contour, and plan using RayStation, MIM software, TomoTherapy Hi-Art Treatment System,

RadCalc, and tPLUNC Treatment Planning Systems; Received formal training on PINNACLE

- Prepare electronic documents and import treatment parameters into MOSAIQ record and verify to be treated

with Siemens Primus 2, Artiste, Oncor with CT on Rails, CBCT, Vision RT, Syngo Portal Imaging, and

Calypso systems

- Limited Proficiency: Cyberknife Robotic Radio Surgery System Fusion/Planning and HDR Brachytherapy

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St. Mary’s Medical Center Department of Radiation Oncology (December 2011 - June 2014):

Radiation Therapist/ Dosimetry Assistant

- Produce policies and procedures for standard operating radiotherapy procedures for the department

- Collaboratively worked closely with physicians regarding treatment intentions for each patient

- Import, fuse, and contour in MIM Planning System

- Provided beam arrangement and delivery of treatment in PINNACLE Treatment Planning Software

- Perform Quality Reports through Double Check system

- Transferred treatment plans into MOSAIQ record and verify/ MU CHECK

- Positioned patients for planning CT on the GE 16 Slice Computed Tomography Scanner

- Delivered precise and accurate treatment using the Varian Infinity treatment machine

- Assisted radiation oncologists before, during, and after HDR brachytherapy cases

- Instructed radiological students

University of Virginia Department of Radiation Oncology (August 2010 - November 2011):

Radiation Therapy Program

- Provided precise and accurate treatment using Varian equipment (2300C/D, Trilogy)

- CT Philips Big Bore Simulator

- Pinnacle Treatment Planning System

- Observation of TomoTherapy and GammaKnife

St. Mary's Medical Center Department of Radiation Oncology (August 2008 - June 2010):

Radiology Program

- Elekta 2100 S/L and Elekta Infinity

- Varian Acuity Conventional Simulator/Kodak Imaging

- Exactrac Imaging/ MOSAIQ record and verify

- MU CHECK/MIM Planning/Quality Reports/Pinnacle Planning

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

1. M. E. Alley, N. J. Faria, R. D. Adams. Radiogenomics. ASRT Radiation Therapist, Fall 2011, Vol. 20,

No. 2, p176.

2. D. Chang, M. E. Alley, R. D. Adams, B. S. Chera et al. Enhancing Patient Safety Mindfulness and

Promoting a Safety Culture in Radiation Oncology Through the use of an Event Learning System (ELS)

(2015 ASTRO abstract pending)

3. A. C. Wilson, D. Chang, M. E. Alley, R. D. Adams, B. S. Chera et al. The Stringency of Portal Film

Approval: An In-House Retrospective Analysis of Regular vs. Cross-Coverage Variances in Radiation

Oncology - (2015 ASTRO abstract pending)

4. D. Chang, M. E. Alley, C. Lavender, R. D. Adams, et al. Fostering a Culture of Interprofessional

Education for Radiation Therapy and Medical Dosimetry Students. 2015 SGEA Annual Meeting.

Charlotte, NC April 24, 2015. Poster

Interests and Hobbies:

Improving Quality Safety Management & Continuing Education (Publications/Presentations)

Volunteering (Giving back to the field of Radiation Oncology)

Running/Outdoors/Yoga/Soccer/Coaching Youth Soccer

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request

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