Rachel Carter

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: rachel.carter@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: rachelcartercmd

Summary

Over 7 years of experience as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist, meticulously developing and optimizing radiation treatment plans to maximize tumor control and minimize dose to healthy tissue. Proficient in a wide array of treatment modalities including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and Brachytherapy, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes and treatment efficiency. Collaborates effectively with radiation oncologists and physicists to ensure adherence to safety protocols and clinical best practices.

Experience

Medical Dosimetrist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2018 – present

• Developed and implemented over 2,500 complex 3D-CRT, IMRT, and VMAT treatment plans for various disease sites, achieving optimal target coverage and OAR sparing.

• Utilized diverse treatment planning systems (e.g., Eclipse, Monaco, Pinnacle) to create individualized plans, enhancing treatment precision and reducing patient side effects.

• Participated in weekly chart rounds and peer review sessions, contributing to a 15% reduction in planning errors over a two-year period.

• Assisted in the commissioning of new linear accelerators and treatment planning software, ensuring accurate and safe clinical integration.

• Trained junior dosimetrists and radiation therapy students on advanced planning techniques and departmental protocols.

Junior Medical Dosimetrist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre -- Toronto, Canada

July 2016 – Aug 2018

• Assisted senior dosimetrists in creating and verifying treatment plans for external beam radiation therapy, gaining proficiency in dose calculation and contouring.

• Performed daily quality assurance checks on treatment plans and patient charts, ensuring compliance with prescribed parameters.

• Collaborated with radiation therapists to ensure accurate patient positioning and setup for treatment delivery.

• Maintained accurate documentation of treatment plans and patient records in accordance with institutional policies.

Education

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN, Advanced Diploma in Radiation Therapy -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2014 – June 2016

University of Toronto, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Radiation Sciences -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2011 – June 2014

Skills

Treatment Planning Systems: Eclipse, Monaco, Pinnacle, RayStation, VariSeed, BrachyVision

Treatment Modalities: IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, 3D-CRT, Brachytherapy (HDR & LDR), Proton Therapy (familiarity)

Imaging & Contouring: CT, MRI, PET, Image Fusion, Target Delineation, OAR Contouring

Quality Assurance: Dosimetric Review, Plan Verification, Chart Checks, TG-51, TG-218 protocols

Software & Tools: Mosaiq, Aria, Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB (basic scripting)

Certifications: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - MDCB, Basic Life Support (BLS)