Ainsley Ennis

I recently completed my Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) at the University of Newcastle. I am stepping into the professional arena prepared and ready to apply the radiation therapy and interdisciplinary skills I have developed. With four years dedicated to higher education and hands-on experience from eight placement blocks across various settings, my training, passion, and adaptable skills will make a valuable contribution to your workplace.

Competent at Daily QA and operation of:

• Elekta (Synergy and Versa HD) linear accelerators.
• Varian (TrueBeam and Clinac iX) linear accelerators.
• Phillips Brilliance Big Bore CT Scanner.
• Siemens SOMOTON CT Scanner.
• Gulmay D3150 superficial and orthovoltage unit.
• Xstrahl superficial and orthovoltage unit.
• SunCheck QA system.
• HEXAPOD couch

Experienced at planning 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT and electrons to a clinically acceptable level on:

• Eclipse, Pinnacle and Monaco treatment planning systems.

Proficient at reviewing patient medical data, managing care plans, and applying billing charges utilising ARIA and MOSAIQ patient management systems.

Capable of CT, PET and MRI image registrations. 

Mould room clinical skills

Performed online and offline kV and CBCT image matching to a clinically acceptable level.

Competent use of SGRT equipment for tattoo-less treatments:

• C-RAD, Catalyst and Sentinel.

Exposed to and aware of advanced techniques:

• SGRT.
• DIBH.
• SABR.
• 4DCT.
• IV and oral contrast CT scans.

Other Clinical experiences include: 

• Working effectively in clinical settings during COVID-19
• Successfully worked within a short-staffed department
• Preformed Patient education sessions
• Attended regular in-service and MDT meetings

• Attended ASMIRT 2023 Sydney Conference.
• Member of the 2022 & 2023 NSW ASMIRT Student Committee.
• 2022 Vice President of the University of Newcastle Radiation Therapy Student Society (RTSS).
• Attended ASMIRT's Virtual Webinar - "Supporting behavioural change for Radiation Therapy Patients".
• Collaborated with a team of various other allied health students in multidisciplinary team events through the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health.
• Attended Domestic Violence awareness training workshop
• Attended and presented at ASMIRT's Mid North Coast Imaging and Therapy Conference

• Additional Radiation Therapy Student volunteer days at MNCCI.
• Authored, designed and published the ASMIRT student newsletter.
• Organised and hosted fundraisers and events for Radiation therapy students at the University of Newcastle.
• Represented Radiation therapy as a career choice at the Port Macquarie Careers Expo.
• Introduced high school and incoming students to Radiation Therapy at open days at the Global Centre for Research & Training in Radiation Oncology.
• Secretary of East Tower Association at The University of Newcastle.
• Participated in interprofessional learning modules with the Port Macquarie Parkinson's Disease support group.

• Presented at the 2023 Mid North Coast Imaging Conference on "The use of 1.5 Arc VMAT treatment for prostate patients and how it compares to standard bi-arcs when considering time efficiency."

Hunter New England Health NSW - Allied Health Assistant (2022)

• Conducted COVID-19 screening for visitors at healthcare facilities.
• Adhered to health precaution protocols

MIMCO - David Jones Kotara -  Retail Assistant (2022 - 2023, 2023-2024)

Provided excellent customer service by: 

• Assisting shoppers and addressing inquiries
• Resolving issues with a friendly and helpful attitude.

Lane Campos real estate - Marketing Distribution (2021 - 2023)

• Efficiently allocated resources and time to meet distribution deadlines.

• ASMIRT student membership
• Compliant with current HETI My Health Learning Modules

Regina Stephen

Senior Radiation Therapist - Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

• Email: Regina.Stephen@health.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: 0419994346

Simone Crouch

Radiation Therapist Educator - Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

• Email: Simone.Vanheythuysen@health.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: 0401201050

Gareth Livingston

Acting Senior Radiation Therapist - Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

• Email: Gareth.Livingston@health.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: 0424070191