Courtenay Plaisted
Mount Duneed,VIC
Summary
Attentive Radiation Therapist adept at safely and effectively administering radiation therapy treatments. Offering over 15 years of success in patient-facing roles, focused and personable mentality and strong skills with ARIA and Eclipse. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Willingness to embrace a future that accepts AI, with automated elements that it will enhance and improve a department workflow.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 2 Year 5 Radiation Therapist
Alfred Health Radiation Oncology
01.2009 - Current
- Upgraded into the Deputy RT Grade 3 position with over 2 years experience.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety during treatment sessions by properly positioning them and ensuring immobilization devices were in place.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance when needed.
- Assisted in maintaining departmental accreditation by adhering to regulatory standards for quality assurance and documentation processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Radiations
Royal Melbourne Institute of Tech
Melbourne, VIC12.2008
Skills
- Core member of Triggered Imaging team assisting in QA testing and writing of Departmental Protocols Establishing guidelines for treatment with a MDT Delivering of Triggered Imaging to SABR Prostate techniques, as well as training staff in this new technique
- Fluent in Surface Guidance Radiation therapy (SGRT) using AlignRT, Expert in working in a Tattoo-less environment Skilled in SGRT Breath hold and Exhilation breath hold techniques Competent in both cranial and extra cranial techniques using Exactrac imaging Proficient in the treatment of all tumour streams techniques including Stereotactic and non stereotactic cases Credentialled and competent in all imaging abilities like Cone Beam CT, available using Varian Truebeam Linac Extensive experience upgraded to a Grade 3 requiring the management of a treatment team Participate in QA procedures and riskman assessments, with experience and commitment to the education of students interns and qualified staff in various radiotherapy techniques, including clinical assessment responsibilities Tutorial and workshop session participation
- Researched, upgraded protocols and implemented an improved method for sterilisation and QA of Internal Eye Shields
- Currently updating documentation for patients on TBI planning and treatment techniques This has included collaborating and updating our staff training on a consistent approach
Interests Achievements
- 2024, August, Drumming at World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow Scotland
- 2022, Drummer with Old Scotch Pipe Band
- 2012-2016, Drummer with Hawthorn City Pipe Band
- 2009-2012, Drummer with Moorabbin City Pipe Band winning Australian Championships and New Zealand National Titles
- 2007-2024, Arsenal FC & Arsenal Australia member
- 2006-2024, Melbourne Victory member
- 2004, Year 12 Careers Rep for Peter MacCallum St Paul’s College Altona
- 2002, Student Ambassador RMIT Open Day 2002
- 1998, Birth of Daughter, love spending all my time with her
- 1986-2005, Drummer with City of Melbourne Pipe Band
Education Training Affiliations
Clinical Pre-meeting course, Embracing the AI revolution, 03/05/24, Estro Congress: Radiation Oncology: Bridging the care gap, 3-7 May 2024, Glasgow, UK, Medical Radiations Practitioners Board – AHPRA, 11/30/24, Department of Health radiation user license, 01/04/24, 2008, Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiations, RMIT University, 2002, Manual Handling Course, RMIT University, 1999, Diploma of Computer Science, RMIT Tafe, 1990, Kyneton Secondary College, Completed Victorian Certificate of Education, 1988, CPD researching new stabilization techniques, 2022, Instrumental in the implementation of RAT testing for all patients and carers during hospital wide COVID-19 requirements., 2020, Training of SXRT staff in insertion of internal eye shields, 2019, Joint Authorship in the revised departmental documentation for sterilization requirements and treatment procedure used for the delivery of SXRT treatment modalities using Internal eye shields., 2018, Lead Educator in implementation of improved OH&S practices for the hovermatt transfers of Head & Neck techniques, 2009-2022, Departmental training of new technology including Align RT, Exactrac, CBCT, SABR, VMAT (Ongoing), 2009, Attendance at the Brainlab Stereotactic Symposium, 2009, Completion of Mental Health First Aid Course, 2009, Attendance at the RADaim conference
References
- Sarah Collins, Senior Radiation Therapist, Alfred Health Radiation Oncology, 0438 355 537, s.collins@alfred.org.au
- Debbie El Hage, Senior Radiation Therapist, Alfred Health Radiation Oncology, 0422 110 776, d.elhage@alfred.org.au
Timeline
Grade 2 Year 5 Radiation Therapist
Alfred Health Radiation Oncology
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Radiations
Royal Melbourne Institute of Tech
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