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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.

• Darlene Chesnut, RT (R)(T), Chief Therapist
• Pat DeJong, RT (R)(T)
• Michael Ernster, RT (R)(T), BS
• Kay Fomon, RT (R)(T)
• Jennifer Kos, RT (R)(T)
• Susan Miniaci, RT (R)(T)
• Mindi TenNapel, MBA, RT (R)(T), Director, Radiation Therapy Technologist Program
• Jill Jespersen, RT (R)(T)(MR), BS
• 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
• Natalie Burk, RT (R)(T), BS
• Jillian Louis, RT (R)(T), BS
• Amanda Elder, RT (R)(T)