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Radiation Therapists


The Radiation therapist functions as a member of the team of radiation oncologist, physicist, and nurse who provide treatment for patients with malignant disease using radiation therapy. The therapist is responsible for the daily delivery of the prescribed treatment according to a treatment plan prepared by the physician in consultation with the medical physicist. The therapist assists the nurse in the daily assessment of the patient during their course of therapy. In addition, the therapist provides continuing psychological support for the patient during their course of treatment.

Radiation therapists are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to provide radiation therapy related patient services under the supervision of a radiation oncologist, or where appropriate, a medical physicist.

  • Mindi TenNapel, MBA, RT (R)(T), Director, Radiation Therapy Technologist Program
  • Natalie Burk, RT (R)(T), BS
  • Darlene Chesnut, RT (R)(T), Chief Therapist
  • Pat DeJong, RT (R)(T)
  • Amanda Elder, RT (R)(T)
  • Michael Ernster, RT (R)(T), BS
  • Kay Fomon, RT (R)(T)
  • Jill Jespersen, RT (R)(T)(MR), BS
  • Jennifer Kos, RT (R)(T)
  • Jillian Louis, RT (R)(T), BS
  • Susan Miniaci, RT (R)(T)
  • Amy Oldham, RT (R)(T)
  • Alyssa Plathe, RT (R)(T)(MR)
  • Nancy Sangster, RT (R)(T)
  • Barbara Schmitt, RT (R)(T)
  • Emily Weber, RT (R)(T), BS

 

Last modification date: Thu Aug 7 08:12:55 2008
URL: http://www.uihealthcare.com /depts/med/radiationoncology/faculty/therapists.html