Carolyn Hansen, R.T.T.
• ***** Algonquin St., #B13, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
• Cell: 563-***-****• Email:***********@*******.***•
Objective To use my 30+ yrs clinical experience and knowledge of the medical field to enhance patient care through Healthcare IT
Software Experience
Varian Medical Systems | Impac Medical Systems/Elekta | Lantis EMR, by Siemens Medical Solutions | ADAC Radiation Oncology Systems (owned by Philips Medical Systems) | Rad Calc, by LifeLine Software | Brainlab Technology | Meditech HIM
Professional Experience
July 2011-July 2011 (Locum) CVPH Medical Center Plattsburgh, NY
Senior Dosimetrist
• generated individualized treatment plans for delivery of radiation to cancer patients
developed isodose plans including IMRT and IGRT, performed dose calculations, chart preparation, weekly chart review, responsible for machine calibrations, QA, clinical research protocols, regulatory compliance, radiation protection and inputting treatment info
2004-2010 Radiation Therapy Center of the Quad Cities Bettendorf, IA
Senior Dosimetrist
• generated individualized treatment plans for delivery of radiation to cancer patients
developed isodose plans including IMRT and IGRT, performed dose calculations, chart preparation, weekly chart review, responsible for machine calibrations, QA, clinical research protocols, regulatory compliance, radiation protection and inputting treatment info
• regularly interfaced with and assisted vendor representatives and acted as facility liaison throughout multiple software implementation processes
• trained clinicians and staff on software systems
Provided implementation support and training for: Varian Medical Systems, Impac Medical Systems/Elekta, Lantis EMR by Siemens Medical Solutions, ADAC Radiation Oncology Systems, Rad Calc by LifeLine Software
1979-2004 Trinity Medical Center Moline, IL
Radiation Therapist, Senior Dosimetrist and Director of Radiation Oncology for Trinity Cancer Center 1982-1986
• delivered radiation to cancer patients
• generated treatment plans for delivery of radiation to cancer patients
developed isodose plans including IMRT, pre- and post- isodose plans for prostate seed implants, performed dose calculations, chart preparation, weekly chart review, responsible for machine calibrations, QA, clinical research protocols, regulatory compliance, radiation protection and inputting treatment info
• responsible for finance and budgets, capital equipment purchase and negotiation, recruitment, scheduling and operations, charge capture, radiation oncology research and clinical research protocols and regulatory compliance
• frequently prepared and delivered presentations to physicians, staff and public
• regularly interfaced with and assisted vendor representatives and acted as facility liaison throughout multiple software implementation processes
• trained clinicians and staff on software systems
Provided implementation support and training for: Varian Medical Systems, Impac Medical Systems/Elekta, Lantis EMR by Siemens Medical Solutions, ADAC Radiation Oncology Systems, Rad Calc by LifeLine Software, Brainlab Technology, Meditech HIM
Additional Experience
1982-1996 Food and Beverage Industry
Business Owner and Financial Manager
Accreditations American Registry of Radiological Technologists
American Society of Radiological Technologists
Iowa Department of Public Health
Education 1978-1979 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City, IA
R.T.T.-Radiation Therapy
1976-1978 Iowa Lutheran Hospital Des Moines, IA
R.T.-Radiologic Technology