Phillip Brock Kirkland
MBA, RT (R) (T) (CT)
**** ***** *** **., ******, TX, 77304
Cell Phone: 936-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbkirkland
Work History
February 2013 - Current:
Department of Veterans Affairs Radiation Therapist Full Time Employee plus call
Serve as acting chief therapist when our chief and lead are out of the clinic.
Responsible for emergency call within the department
Deliver prescribed doses of radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes.
Provide appropriate patient care.
Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the administration of treatment protocols.
Maintain appropriate patient records.
Perform complex imaging task including CT’s for radiation therapy planning.
Vista, CPRS (charging, making notes, scheduling patients).
Paper and Electronic Charting.
January 2014 – Current:
Memorial Hermann Hospital CT Tech II PRN 48 hours per month (12 hours per shift)
Oversee the weekend operations of imaging department and manage any problems or issues accordingly.
Prepare patients for computed tomography (CT) exams, explain procedures and ensure technical quality.
Perform diagnostic examinations in other complex modalities (surgery, special procedures, etc.).
Ensure safe care to patients while adhering to policies, procedures and standards.
Start IV’s and access ports for radiographic examinations.
Provide management skills including time management, supply management and productivity. March 2014 – Current:
Nexus Specialty Hospital Multi-Modality Tech PRN 48 hours per month (12 hours per shift)
Oversee the weekend operations of imaging department and manage any problems or issues accordingly.
Responsible for emergency call within the department
Prepare patients for computed tomography and radiographic exams.
Follow proper radiographic procedures and ensure technical quality.
Perform diagnostic examinations in other complex modalities (surgery, special procedures, etc.).
Ensure safe care to patients while adhering to policies, procedures and standards.
Provide management skills including time management, supply management and productivity. November 2010 – April 2013:
University Cancer Center Radiation Therapist/Chief CT Tech Full Time Employee plus call
Deliver prescribed doses of radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes.
Provide appropriate patient care.
Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills in tumor localization and treatment protocols
Maintain appropriate patient records.
Chief CT Tech, management of departmental budget, products, and purchasing.
Perform complex imaging task including CTRTP’s and diagnostic CT scans for the use in diagnosis, treatment, and cure of diseases and ailments.
Maintained ACR certification and recertification on all imaging equipment for four centers.
Resource planning and inventory management for the CT department in 4 separate radiation centers. August 2009 – December 2010:
Conroe Regional Hospital Radiation Therapist Full Time Employee plus call
Deliver prescribed doses of radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes.
Provide appropriate patient care.
Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills in tumor localization and treatment protocols
Maintain appropriate patient records.
Perform complex imaging task including CTRTP’s and diagnostic CT scans for the use in diagnosis, treatment, and cure of diseases and ailments.
Quality management of therapy and CT equipment and contrast and supply inventory management. Resource planning and implementation for daily activities.
June 2008 – December 2014:
Cleveland Regional Hospital Multi-Modality Tech Full Time Employee plus call
Perform complex imaging task including; radiographs, fluoroscopic studies, special procedures, and CT’s.
Start IV’s access ports for radiographic examinations.
Quality management of x-ray and CT equipment.
Supply and inventory management.
Resource planning and implementation for daily activities. March 2004 – August 2006:
Del Papa Distributing Co. Sales Representative Full Time Employee (40+)
Assignment of duties for sales assistants, and dispatch of local delivery drivers
Promotion of current and new products.
Supply and resource management of equipment and company assets.
Implementation of short and long term sales goals tied to local and national sales plans.
Completion of activity and results reports, daily call reports, weekly work plans.
Analysis and preparation of monthly and annual territory plan initiatives and successes.
Gather and prepare current market information including data analysis on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.
Implementation of changes in product, services, and policies according to company policies.
Resolution of customer complaints by investigation of problems, developing and implementation solutions, preparation of incident reports, and providing recommendations to upper management.
Responsible for the duties and activities of 8 employees including delivery drivers and sales assistants. September 2002 – March 2004:
Community Coffee Sales Representative Full Time Employee (40+)
Promote, sale, distribute, and merchandise of current and new products.
Responsible for the duties and activities of 2 merchandising assistants.
Preparation of historical and current sales data on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Identification of leads, management of prospects, and acquisition of new business.
Responsible for customer service, meeting sales goals, closing skills, territory management, prospecting, negotiating, and managing current client relationships.
Implementing short-term and long-term company goals while maintaining performance measures.
Ensuring long–term success through total customer satisfaction, by participating in improvement processes of product and services.
Analysis of customer sales data including inspecting, cleaning, transforming and modeling to discover useful information used to support future decision making.
December 1997 – September 2002
Coca-Cola Enterprises Sale Representative Full Time Employee (40+)
Responsible for the successful sale of Coca-Cola Refreshment products to established customers via multiple channels.
Responsible for up-selling and cross-selling along with the introduction of new products.
Identify and act as a company ambassador driving customer values and growing the business.
Research account history and utilize proper resources/tools to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions to meet customer needs and resolve issues.
Understand performance metrics and improve quality in addition to capabilities to meet and/or exceed goals.
Ensuring quality practices and principles according to company Quality Management Program.
Actively participate and facilitate team building activities.
Responsible for the duties and activities of 6 employees including delivery drivers and merchandisers. January 1995 – January 1998
United States Navy BMSN
Helmsman, lookout, radio watch, security, fire watch.
Gun safety and control.
Lead for chemical warfare cleanup crew.
Rear scene leader during emergency procedures and general quarters.
Leading seaman for my last year of enlistment.
Education
Sam Houston State University 2012 – 2016
Huntsville, TX
Degree Earned: MBA in Business Management
U. T. School of Health Professions at M. D. Anderson 2008-2009 Houston, TX, 77030
Degree Earned: Bachelors of Applied Science in Radiation Therapy August 2009 Angelina College 2006 - 2008
Lufkin, TX 75941
Degree Earned: Associates of Applied Science in Radiology 2008 Woodville High School 1990 - 1994
Woodville TX, 75904
Degree Earned: High School Diploma 1994
Equipment Experience
Varian Clinac Linear Accelerator (21EX, 6EX, Trilogy, 2100C) CT (PHILIPS, GE, SIEMENS, TOSHIBA) Cyberknife CT on Rails Elekta Synergy PRIMUS
Gating IMRT IGRT Gamma Knife
MammoSite Brachytherapy CT simulation 3D and 4D imaging CBCT PACS MOSAIQ IMPAC
Computer Experience
I have advance knowledge and skills using Microsoft Suite
Word
Excel
Outlook
PowerPoint
Visio
Access
Publisher
Statistical analysis
Excel
R
Root
Gretl