Jessalyn Mitchem R.T.

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E X P E RI E NCE
Senior Radiation Therapist; Georgia Radiation Therapy Center
December 2020-Present
• Implements all skills as a staff radiation therapist
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor to maximize utilization of time and
abilities
• Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identi cation.
• Performs CT Simulation on a rotating basis.
• Ability to step in and perform duties as needed.
• Deliver emergency treatment on call when prescribed by the radiation oncologist
• Informing the radiation oncologists of absent patients and missed treatments at the end
of the day

Staff Radiation Therapist; Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

August 2015-December 2020
• Reviewed patient records to verify proper identi cation, physician diagnosis, and
prescription for radiation therapy treatments
• Duplicate patient treatment techniques as directed by the oncologist via immobilization
devices, eld sizes, distances, blocks, and bolus
• Delivered radiation therapy treatment in accordance with prescribed dosage and time
constraints as prescribed by the radiation oncologist
• Followed principles of radiation protection and safety for patient, self, and others
• Assisted with simulation and set up of patients prior to the radiation treatment
• Used KV/KV, MV, and CBCT imaging technology to prepare the patient for accurate
treatment delivery
• Managed patient scheduling and submission of correct billing information
• Performs machine safety checks, knows safe limits of equipment operations, and
reports abnormalities or inconsistencies to proper authority.
• Follows principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others.
• Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of
a treatment plan that is customized to the patient's needs.
• Educates, prepares, and reassures patients and their families by answering questions,
providing physical assistance, reinforcing physician's advice regarding treatment and
post treatment care.
• Observes and reassures patients during treatment and reports unusual reactions to
physician.
• Checks for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea, and hair loss to assess patient's
reaction to treatment.
• Documents treatment, dosage, patient reactions, etc. in patient chart.
• Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identi cation.
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 E DUC AT I O N
Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia- May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy

S KI LL S
• Pro cient knowledge of Varian 23IX, Trilogy, Edge, Accuray Radixact and Philips Big
Bore CT simulator
• Pro cient use of Aria EMR software and Microsoft Of ce
• AHA BLS Health Care provider
• Pro cient verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent patient care skills, including assessment of patient medical needs
• Able to offer and implement suggestions and/or changes as needed
• Self motivated, good situational assessment skills and able to work under pressure
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