Mervet Abuhadba
Chicago
Summary
Certified Medical Dosimetrist with 10 years of experience including extensive remote planning for cancer centers nationwide. In depth experience with 3D, static IMRT, SBRT, and VMAT planning. Possess strong communication skills to provide efficient and quality patient care. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance clinical performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive clinic objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet needs and quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST
St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and optimized treatment plans for cancer patients using advanced software and imaging techniques, ensuring accurate and precise radiation dosage delivery.
- Utilized cutting-edge technologies, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), to deliver highly targeted radiation doses, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and maximizing tumor control.
- Verified treatment plans' calculations via Rad Calc, ImSure, and sunchek softwares
- Maintained detailed documentation of all dosimetry activities in accordance with established protocols
- Ensured patient safety by meticulously calculating and verifying radiation doses for treatments.
- Mentored junior dosimetrists and provided guidance on best practices related to medical dosimetry tasks.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST
Metro Chicago Surgical Oncology–Vantage Oncology
07.2013 - 08.2018
- Successfully designed and implemented treatment plans using advanced knowledge of radiation oncology and physics principles
- Assisted in the development of new techniques for delivering radiation therapy more accurately and effectively
- Provided support to Radiation Oncologists through simulations and plan review meetings
- Performed quality assurance checks on all treatment planning systems prior to patient treatments
- Maintained detailed documentation of all dosimetry activities in accordance with established protocols
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on industry advancements and maintain certification requirements.
MEDICAL DOSIMETRY–INTERNSHIP
Lemmon Holton Cancer Pavilion
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Worked with fellow dosimetrists, physicists and radiation oncologists to provide proper radiation treatments for various cases
- Prepared and imported electronic documents of approved treatment plans, performing independent dosimetric checks, plan annotations and reviewing of patient information to ensure accuracy
- Created treatment plans for prostate seed brachytherapy using VariSeed
- Gained experience, exposure and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems
- Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously
RADIATION THERAPIST
Middle TN Medical Center’s Cancer Center
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Performed CT and conventional simulations
- Checked prescription, patient diagnosis, and prepared treatment room
- Explained in detail the treatment procedures to patients, followed radiation oncologist's prescription and assisted in delivering precise radiation doses
- Conducted room set up, patient identification, proper patient positioning and set up of treatment parameters and accessories
- Performed isocenter shifts based on the radiation oncologist's plan and accurately localized tumor and treatment area
- Accurately documented treatment delivery and explained the treatment process to patients
- Delivered proper treatment and carefully monitored treatment procedure
- Applied quality control procedures, maintained records of daily warm up and obtained weekly port films
Education
Masters of Science - Medical Dosimetry
Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08-2012
Bachelors of Science - Radiation Therapy
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2009
Certification
The Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
Timeline
CERTIFIED MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST
St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
CERTIFIED MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST
Metro Chicago Surgical Oncology–Vantage Oncology
07.2013 - 08.2018
MEDICAL DOSIMETRY–INTERNSHIP
Lemmon Holton Cancer Pavilion
08.2011 - 08.2012
RADIATION THERAPIST
Middle TN Medical Center’s Cancer Center
08.2008 - 08.2011
Masters of Science - Medical Dosimetry
Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
Bachelors of Science - Radiation Therapy
Middle Tennessee State University
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