Megan Mitchell

• Phone: +61 412 345 678
• Email: megan.mitchell@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: meganmitchellradther

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience as a Radiation Therapist, adept in delivering precise and compassionate care across diverse oncology settings. Proven ability to operate and troubleshoot Varian and Elekta linear accelerators, ensuring optimal patient treatment delivery and safety.

Specialised in various treatment techniques including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and Brachytherapy, consistently contributing to positive patient outcomes and maintaining high standards of departmental efficiency.

Experience

Senior Radiation Therapist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2021 – present

• Lead daily treatment sessions for up to 30 patients using Varian TrueBeam and Halcyon linear accelerators, achieving a 98% on-time treatment completion rate.

• Specialised in complex treatment planning and delivery for head and neck, prostate, and breast cancers, improving patient comfort and treatment accuracy.

• Mentored junior therapists and students, contributing to a 15% improvement in departmental training scores.

• Participated in quality assurance programs, conducting daily and weekly checks on equipment to maintain compliance with Australian radiation safety standards.

Radiation Therapist, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2018 – Feb 2021

• Administered radiation treatments using Elekta Synergy and Agility linear accelerators, treating an average of 25 patients per day.

• Assisted in the implementation of new SBRT protocols for lung and liver cancers, reducing patient treatment courses by an average of 3-5 fractions.

• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation within ARIA and Mosaiq systems, ensuring data integrity and adherence to privacy regulations.

• Provided empathetic patient education and support, addressing concerns and preparing individuals for the treatment process.

Education

University of Sydney, Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2014 – Nov 2017

Skills

Treatment Modalities: IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, IGRT, 3D-CRT, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

Equipment & Software: Varian TrueBeam, Varian Halcyon, Elekta Synergy, Elekta Agility, ARIA, Mosaiq, Eclipse, Monaco, Pinnacle3, Siemens CT, Philips CT

Patient Care & Safety: Patient Positioning, Dosimetry, Radiation Safety Protocols, Emergency Response, Patient Education, Communication, Empathy

Technical & Analytical: Quality Assurance (QA/QC), Image Analysis, Treatment Verification, Troubleshooting, Data Management, Critical Thinking