Nicole Arcinese

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Atco, New Jersey, 08004

609-***-****

acuh0j@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

LEBANON VALLEY CANCER CENTER Lebanon, PA

Radiation Therapist June 2015 – March 2016

•Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.

•Applied ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist

•Reviewed prescriptions, records and notes on Patient on a daily basis.

•Performed 3D, (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) IMRT and (Image Guided Radiation Therapy) IGRT treatments on Varian 600.

•Use of Aria and Theraview imaging software.

•Maintained records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.

•Reported changes in patient's condition or inappropriate response to treatment to Radiation Oncologist

•Performed daily MV imaging to verify accurate treatment location.

•Identified equipment malfunctions, discontinues procedures and reports it to the Chief therapist

•Taught by service technician how to change MLC motors, remove and clean the tungsten leaves, and replace the field light.

THOMAS JEFFERSON BODINE CANCER CENTER Philadelphia, PA

Radiation Therapist September 2013 - August 2014

•Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.

•Schedules patients according to department guidelines in Mosaiq

•Performed safe and efficient patient simulations, and applying ionizing radiation to the patient as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.

•Performed various external beam treatments on Varian True Beam, Elekta, and Varian 2100 linear accelerators including IMRT, 3D and IGRT.

•Performed Activated Breathing Control, TBI, TSET, SRS, electron treatments and clinical set ups.

•Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.

•Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.

•Proficient with MOSAIQ record and verify software.

•Performs CT Simulations as directed by the Radiation Oncologist; to include fabrication of positioning and immobilization devices, tattooing and simple beam modification devices.

•Capable of cutting blocks and making custom molds.

•Performed daily Quality Assurance on both the Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator

METHODIST HOSPITAL Philadelphia, PA

MRI Technologist September 2012 - August 2013

•Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.

•Take brief medical histories from patients.

•Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.

•Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.

•Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.

•Inject intravenously contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.

•Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.

EDUCATION

Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science, Aug 2014

•Summa Cum Laude

SKILLS

Proficient with MOSAIQ and ARIA record and verify software programs.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Compassion and care for patients.

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