Caroline Bertelsman
Belleville,IL
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Dosimetrist with extensive experience at Barnes Jewish Hospital, specializing in brachytherapy treatment planning. Demonstrated self-driven initiative in developing a 3D brachytherapy program and mentoring junior staff. Proven collaborative teamwork in creating tailored radiation therapy protocols, enhancing patient care and expanding treatment options for complex cancer cases.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Barnes Jewish Hospital
4500 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis Mo 63110
02.2008 - Current
- Developed a 3D brachytherapy program where dosimetry worked along side physics to generate treatment plans and qa for gynecological patients, breast brachy, LDR, HDR prostates, eyeplaques, HDR esophageal, and various interstitial sites. Procedures were developed for each site as well as a training program to train, Medical physicists, Medical dosimetrists and dosimetrists in training.
- Provided support to clinical research projects by developing custom radiation therapy plans tailored to study protocols.
- Conducted thorough peer reviews of fellow dosimetrist''s treatment plans, promoting a collaborative work environment focused on quality care.
- Participated in creating and updating procedures used by fellow dosimetrists .
- Collaborated with oncologists to develop individualized radiation therapy protocols for patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on industry advancements and maintain certification requirements.
- Utilized advanced imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, and PET scans to accurately delineate target volumes and critical structures for treatment planning purposes.
- Mentored junior dosimetrists and provided guidance on best practices related to medical dosimetry tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University Of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05-2008
Skills
- Proficient in Aria and Mosiac Record and Verify
- Skilled in planning techniques on Eclipse and Pinnacle treament planning systems
- Qualified in planning 2D/3D, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, HDR, LDR brachytherapy, and SBRT Lattice treatments
- Provide education and treatment planning instruction to physics/medical residents as well as radiation therapy and medical dosimetry students
- Participate in clinical research projects with medical physicists and physicians for new and more effective radiation therapy treatment techniques, protocol and rapid plan modeling as well as data collection
Timeline
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Barnes Jewish Hospital
02.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University Of St. Francis