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Venkata Ramana Sharoff

Hyderabad

Summary

As a Certified Medical Dosimetrist having 3 years of experience possessing of in-depth knowledge in contouring, treatment planning and training the students at CTSI under Varian Medical systems looking for a Dosimetrist position that will utilize and enhance my acquired education, knowledge and skills in a way that contributes to an environment of effective and superior patient treatment in radiation oncology department. I also treatment deliver with the techniques of 3D, IMRT, IGRT, SRT, SRS and SBRT. Also possess a strong radiotherapy background and skills to provide the quality patient care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

American Oncology Institute
Hyderabad
06.2021 - Current
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
  • Photographed treated area of patient and process film.
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.

Medical Dosimetrist

American Oncology Institute
Hyderabad
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Photographed treated area of patient and process film.
  • Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

RADIATION THERAPIST

OMEGA HOSPITALS
HYDERABAD
07.2012 - 09.2019
  • Delivered radiation treatment to patients
  • Participated in simulation procedures and created immobilization
  • Daily set-up and administration of patient treatment
  • Maintain accurate daily records in patient charts and scheduled appointments
  • Weekly chart checks
  • Varian Clinac 2100 C/D equipped with Millennium Multi leaf Collimator (MMLC) -120 leaves & On-Board Imager for Conventional, 3DCRT,
  • IMRT, IGRT, Rapid Arc, SRT, SRS and RPM Respiratory Gating treatment techniques
  • Varian Clinac Varian Clinac 600 DBX equipped with Multi Leaf Collimator
  • (MLC) - 80 leaves for 2D, 3DCRT & IMRT
  • Elekta Synergy 120 leaves & On-Board Imager for Conventional, 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SRT, SRS and SBRT techniques
  • Elekta Platform 120 leaves & On-Board Imager for Conventional, 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT and VMAT
  • Accuray Cyber Knife Machine equipped with Fixed and Iris Collimator for Fiducial, Fiducial with Synchrony, 6D Skull and Lung Optimizing Techniques (LOT)
  • Siemens Biograph CT simulator and HD PET-CT
  • GE CT Simulator and HD PET-CT
  • Immobilization Techniques using ORFIT (Thermoplastic sheet), Head rest, Knee rest, Vacloc and Blue bags etc.…

Education

Master of Science - Medical Dosimetry

John Patrick University Of Health And Applied Sciences
South Bend, Indiana, USA
04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Shobhit University
Meerut, UP
08.2014

Diploma In Radiotherapy Technologist -

Yashoda Institute Of Paramedical Sciences
Hyderabad
06.2012

Bachelor Of Education (B. Ed) - Mathematics

Osmania University
Hyderabad
03.2007

Master of Science - Computer Science

Sri Krishna Devaraya University
Ananthapur, AP, India
10.2002

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Sri Krishna Devaraya University
Ananthapur, AP, India
04.1999

Skills

Proficient in Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System Version 10

through 161 and Aria

Planning for 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, Gating& SRS for all Body sites

Good Exposure on OARs contouring

Perform Second checks of plans

Perform Radcalc QA

Aria Record and Verify

Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment

Skilled in Microsoft office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Affiliations

American Association of Medical Dosimetrist (AAMD), USA. AAMD ID: 68552054 Association Of Radiation Therapy Technologists of India (ARTTI). ARTTI ID: LM-945/2014.

Certification

Certified Medical Dosimetrist: 09/16/2021.

Medical Dosimetry certification board: CMD ID-2003198.

· American Heart Association Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider:

eCard Code - 225609212598.

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

American Oncology Institute
06.2021 - Current

Medical Dosimetrist

American Oncology Institute
09.2019 - 05.2021

RADIATION THERAPIST

OMEGA HOSPITALS
07.2012 - 09.2019

Master of Science - Medical Dosimetry

John Patrick University Of Health And Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Shobhit University

Diploma In Radiotherapy Technologist -

Yashoda Institute Of Paramedical Sciences

Bachelor Of Education (B. Ed) - Mathematics

Osmania University

Master of Science - Computer Science

Sri Krishna Devaraya University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Sri Krishna Devaraya University
Venkata Ramana Sharoff