KEARLA BENTZ
1034 Avenue F. Billings, MT 59102 | [email protected] | 406-794-1115
OBJECTIVE To use my new knowledge and skills gained through UW-Lacrosse and my
clinical experience to obtain a job as a Medical Dosimetrist. To always strive
to create the best treatment plans and further progress my knowledge and
skills.
EXPERIENCE MEDICAL DOSIMETRY STUDENT, BILLINGS CLINIC CANCER CENTER
01/2023-12/2023: 406-735-7192
PACS image registration and fusion.
Contouring OAR, creating evaluation and optimization structures, and adding support
structures.
Effectively communicate with radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, and physicists
regarding treatment plans.
Treatment Planning-3D, static IMRT, VMAT, SBRT; photons and electrons
Plan design- split beam, field-in-field, SSD & SAD treatments, bolus, dynamic
conformal arcs, and simultaneous integrated boost.
Evaluation of dose constraints, DVH, plan sums.
Problem solving to create treatment plans that are homogenous and conformal with
minimal dose to OAR and hot spots.
Creating verification plans, completing treatment plan documentation, scheduling
treatments & QA, and charging for treatment planning.
Eclipse treatment planning system (version 15.6 & 16.1) and ARIA
Some familiarity with HDR treatment planning
Varian TrueBeam, Trilogy, iX, and 21iX
RADIATION THERAPIST, BILLINGS CLINIC CANCER CENTER
07/2019-CURRENT: 406-435-7150
Treatment-Responsible for aiding in patient positioning and operating console, caring
for patients daily, knowing treatment techniques (SBRT, SRS, 3D, VMAT, IMRT)
aligning and verifying treatment site via image guidance (CBCT, KV, MV), reading
prescribed treatments, making Cerrobend blocks, communicating with oncologists,
and problem solving.
CT simulation-determining best patient position for patient treatment, making
immobilization devices (vac-loks, thermoplastic masks), tattooing, simulation
documentation, respiratory tracking (4D, DIBH), administering contrast, scheduling,
charging.
Patient documentation-Aria, time outs, new start paperwork, scheduling, overview of
prescription and plan parameters.
Operation of Varian linear accelerators- Trilogy, iX, TrueBeam
Operation of CT simulator- GE Lightspeed
Some familiarity with Gamma Knife and HDR procedures
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL
06/17-07/2020: 406-238-2500
Provide quality patient care and imaging. Work in a fast-paced environment as a
member of a team. Improvise and think out of the box to solve problems and adjust
imaging techniques for patient comfort and ability. Communication with different
departments and doctors daily. Fluoroscopy, diagnostic x-ray, and some experience
with CT.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL
05/2013-03/2017: 406-237-7000
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE, UPS STORE
11/2012-01/2018: 406-655-9856
EDUCATION UW-LA CROSSE, 1725 STATE ST. LA CROSSE, WI 54601
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL DOSIMETRY 09/2022-12/2023
MSU BILLINGS, 1500 UNIVERSITY DR. BILLINGS, MT 59101
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE 01/2021-12/2021
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, 3848 HARRISON BLVD. OGDEN, UT 84408
RADIATION THERAPY PROGRAM 09/2018-06/2019
MSU CITY COLLEGE, 3803 CENTRAL AVE. BILLINGS, MT 59102
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST PROGRAM-AAS 08/2013-05/2017
REFERENCES KEVIN JACOBSON, MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST/CLINICAL COORDINATOR
BILLINGS CLINIC CANCER CENTER
406-435-7192
ALYSSA OLSON, MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST/FORMER COWORKER
ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH
608-769-4523
KELSEY GRICE, RADIATION THERAPIST/CLINICAL COORDINATOR
BILLINGS CLINIC CANCER CENTER
406-435-7150
MICHELLE WALKER, LEAD RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL
406-238-2500
RICK WILLIAMS, UPS STORE OWNER
UPS STORE
406-861-4715
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