Experience

Ellis Fischel Cancer Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervisor of Radiation Therapists

  • May 2023 - Present

• Radiation Therapist

  • Dec 2017 - Present


Fitzgibbon Hospital
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Radiation Therapist

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2017


Missouri Cancer Associates

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radiation Therapist PRN

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Verify and accurately deliver prescribed dosages of radiation to patients while documenting treatment doses, SSD values, patient shifts, prescription changes, patient reactions, billing charges, etc. • Position patients for daily treatments with precision and keen attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot • Critique image data for accurate alignment and determine need for additional portal images and physician review • Asses the physical and emotional status of patients daily and provide quality care and education to patients and their families • Construct immobilization devices and perform CT simulations on new patients • Schedule patients for verification sims and daily treatments while optimizing patient/workflow • Reviews all new starts for consistency prior to treatment. • Communicate effectively with all members of the treatment team Show less



MobilexUSA/Ozark Mobile Imaging, LLC

• Radiologic Technologist

  • May 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Complete general diagnostic procedures in a timely fashion at various assisted living, skilled nursing, and acute care facilities in mid-Missouri with critical review of image quality • Improvise technical strategy to address the unique needs of a largely aged and/or dependent population • Pioneered improvements to the on-call scheduling system • Complete general diagnostic procedures in a timely fashion at various assisted living, skilled nursing, and acute care facilities in mid-Missouri with critical review of image quality • Improvise technical strategy to address the unique needs of a largely aged and/or dependent population • Pioneered improvements to the on-call scheduling system



Boone Hospital Center

• United States
• Medical Device

• Student Radiologic Technologist

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Completed diagnostic radiographic procedures in the Radiology Dept. of a 394-bed, full-service hospital • Served a diverse patient population from neonate to geriatric • Obtained patient’s cooperation and helped reduce patient anxiety by explaining procedures and establishing a comfortable environment • Positioned and immobilized patients during exams to obtain optimal image quality • Positioned imaging equipment and utilized proper technique factors for optimal imaging • Prepared and administered oral and intravenous contrast media • Safeguarded patients and staff by performing all measures to protect from unwarranted radiation exposure and infection • Thoroughly organized and maintained accuracy of patient’s orders and files with keen attention to detail • Collaborated with radiologists, nurses and various members of the hospital staff • Trained incoming student radiologic technologists Show less



University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory

• Senior Research Laboratory Technician

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Processed and diluted incoming rodent serum samples for diagnostic testing • Conducted Multiplex Fluorescent Immunoassays on rodent sera • Recorded positive fluorescence data and determined need for secondary diagnostic testing • Performed secondary testing via Indirect Fluorescent Antibody • Executed routine maintenance on diagnostic equipment and machinery (i.e. – filter and probe changes) • Communicated with clients regarding submission form/sample discrepancies and client inquiries and special requests Show less



University of Missouri Health Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Hospital Laboratory Technician

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Processed and sorted incoming immediate response specimens for send out to various departments and clinics for diagnostic testing • Ordered diagnostic tests using hospital computer system • Answered hospital staff phone inquiries • Processed and sorted incoming immediate response specimens for send out to various departments and clinics for diagnostic testing • Ordered diagnostic tests using hospital computer system • Answered hospital staff phone inquiries



Land O' Lakes Animal Hospital

• United States
• Research Services

• Veterinary Assistant

  • Jun 2005 - Jul 2007

  • Performed veterinary technician duties such as preparing vaccinations, filling prescriptions, venipuncture, running blood work and urinalyses, assisting in the x-ray taking procedure, developing x-ray film in dark room, and using a microscope to detect intestinal parasites • Performed kennel duties such as bathing, walking, feeding and watering boarded animals, shelf stocking, dish washing, laundry, kennel tours, and answering phones • Performed veterinary technician duties such as preparing vaccinations, filling prescriptions, venipuncture, running blood work and urinalyses, assisting in the x-ray taking procedure, developing x-ray film in dark room, and using a microscope to detect intestinal parasites • Performed kennel duties such as bathing, walking, feeding and watering boarded animals, shelf stocking, dish washing, laundry, kennel tours, and answering phones