John Ryan
Elysburg,PA
Summary
Certified Medical Dosimetrist with extensive experience at Geisinger Medical Center, adept in external beam, IMRT, SBRT, VMAT and electron radiotherapy treatment planning. Proven track record in developing individualized treatment protocols and mentoring junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances patient care and outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Geisinger Medical Center
02.2008 - Current
- Supported clinical staff in troubleshooting technical issues related to patient setup or equipment malfunctions during daily treatments.
- Collaborated with oncologists to develop individualized radiation therapy protocols for patients.
- Conducted thorough peer reviews of fellow dosimetrists treatment plans, promoting a collaborative work environment focused on quality care.
- Utilized strong attention to detail when reviewing patient charts, ensuring accurate documentation of dosimetry calculations and treatment parameters.
- Mentored junior dosimetrists and provided guidance on best practices related to medical dosimetry tasks.
Radiation Therapist
Geisinger Medical Center
08.2005 - 02.2008
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety during treatment sessions by properly positioning them and ensuring immobilization devices were in place.
- Assisted in maintaining departmental accreditation by adhering to regulatory standards for quality assurance and documentation processes.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance when needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently delivering accurate radiation treatments as prescribed by the oncologist.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of radiation therapy.
CT Simulation Technologist
Geisinger Medical Center
02.2002 - 08.2005
- Construct treatment devices to maintain consistent reproducible radiation Treatments.
- Setup patients utilizing treatment setup devices for Radiation treatments utilizing a Conventional Simulator.
- Setup and CT Scan patients for 3D Radiation treatment planning .
- Contour OARs on the Clinical treatment planning computer.
- Construct Photon and electron Cerrobend blocks.
- Schedule patients for Simulation and Radiation treatments
Education
Certificate - Radiation Therapy
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS08-2005
Certificate - Radiation Technology
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA08-1993
Skills
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy
- Patient positioning techniques
- Entered patients in Protocol studies
- Experience with Pinnacle, Mosaiq, Eclipse , Aria Planning and record and verify systems
- Contour OARs manually and adapting AI
Certification
- MDCB, CMD 2014
- ARRT, Radiation Therapist, RTT 2005
- ARRT, Radiologic Technology, RT 1993
Timeline
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Geisinger Medical Center
02.2008 - Current
Radiation Therapist
Geisinger Medical Center
08.2005 - 02.2008
CT Simulation Technologist
Geisinger Medical Center
02.2002 - 08.2005
Certificate - Radiation Therapy
Washburn University of Topeka
Certificate - Radiation Technology
Geisinger Medical Center
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