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Praneesha Ramritu
Wellington
Summary
Dedicated radiation therapist with a strong foundation in radiation therapy and recent specialization in advanced treatment planning. Extensive experience across three countries and various healthcare settings, both public and private, has fostered strong collaborative relationships with oncologists and medical physicists, particularly in developing precise radiation dose distributions within a central London hospital. Proven expertise in treatment planning systems, coupled with a focus on patient safety protocols, underscores a commitment to excellence in patient care. Eager to leverage problem-solving abilities and exceptional communication skills to contribute to team success and drive positive outcomes in future challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Band 6 Dosimetrist
Guys Cancer Centre, Guys and St Thomas’s NHS foundation trust
London, United Kingdom
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Developed and optimized treatment plans using Eclipse.
- Collaborated with radiation oncologists to ensure precise dose delivery.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on treatment equipment and procedures.
- Mentored junior dosimetrists and students on best practices in dose calculation and planning.
- Reduced treatment planning time with the adoption of advanced software tools and techniques such as auto-contouring, template and clinical protocol use.
- Helped with selection, planning, fabrication and quality review and approval of treatment devices to aid in beam delivery modification.
- Collaborated closely with clinicians and the wider MDT team to troubleshoot complex cases, resulting in improved outcomes for patients.
Band 6 Locum Pre-treatment radiographer
St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust
London, United Kingdom
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated advanced CT imaging equipment to produce high-quality scans for optimal treatment planning.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and radiation protection standards during CT simulation procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Maintained optimal image quality by performing routine equipment maintenance and calibration checks.
- Prepared and positioned patients for CT and ultrasound imaging procedures.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Produced palliative and breast virtual simulations in collaboration with clinicians for the dosimetry team.
Radiation Therapist
Waikato Regional Cancer Centre, Waikato Hospital
Hamilton, New Zealand
07.2020 - 04.2022
- My role at Waikato Regional Cancer Centre:
- Administered radiation therapy treatments to patients via Varian Truebeam and iX linear accelerators, ensuring adherence to prescribed protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families about treatment processes and side effects, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Adhered to quality assurance measures to maintain equipment functionality and safety standards in the treatment environment.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance when needed.
- Coordinated closely with medical physicists regarding dosimetry calculations, ensuring appropriate dose distributions for each individual patient's needs.
- Reduced wait times for radiation therapy appointments through efficient scheduling and time management skills e.g grouping certain cohorts of patients together to reduce the amount of time spent changing equipment.
Radiation Therapist
Canberra Region Cancer Centre
Canberra, Australia
10.2018 - 03.2020
- In my position at the Canberra Hospital I had vast treatment and pre-treatment experience. I begun with a treatment rotation working on Varian linear accelerators (Clinac and Truebeam) and Topex superficial radiation therapy unit, I treated all manner of techniques. I then progressed to an extended CT/Simulation rotation in which I worked dynamically not only on simulation procedures using a Toshiba CT scanner including 4DCT and SABR scans.
- In this centre this also includes obtaining and fusing imaging such as MRI, PET, CT and completing all contours required for doctor voluming. I was in dosimetry more recently where I was for 4 months. I was working on 3DCRT, IMRT and VMAT cases. I utilised both Pinnacle and Eclipse treatment planning systems and am very familiar with them. I can plan a range of sites and techniques including simple palliative 3D plans, IMRT step and shoot breasts, and VMAT pelvis, brain and head and neck sites.
Radiation Therapist
Radiation Oncology Centres (ROC) – now known as Icon Cancer Centre
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
03.2018 - 09.2018
- During my tenure at ROC Toowoomba I was working in a fully Varian integrated system with Varian ix linear accelerators, Varian Halcyon linear accelerator, Aria patient management system, and Eclipse treatment planning system. I had vast experience at this centre including a treatment rotation treating a wide range of techniques. I then moved onto a CT/planning rotation developing my pre-treatment skills with daily simulation sessions and both 3DCRT and VMAT planning for a variety of sites.
Radiation Therapist
Auckland City Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2017 - 12.2017
- My new graduate role at Auckland City Hospital was Varian based with Varian ix linear accelerators, Siemens CT scanners, Aria patient management system, and Pinnacle treatment planning system. In Auckland I developed a strong treatment background with over 8 months of treatment experience with extensive breast and pelvis technique skills, as well as in head and neck and hypofractionated lung techniques. I also had a rotation to pretreatment, where I extended my skills further with palliative and 3D-CRT planning, and data entry, with a focus on a rapid pre-treatment model for radiation emergency patients.
Education
Bachelor of Radiation Therapy -
University of Otago
Wellington, New Zealand01.2016
NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) Level 1, 2 & 3 - undefined
Wellington Girls’ College
Wellington, New Zealand01.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism and integrity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Advanced treatment planning
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy
Interests
Professional Development
- Previous Health & care Professions council registration. Reg no: RA82246
- Implemented Varian HyperArc SRS board for patient immobilisation procedures including protocol formation, staff training and follow up problem solving of new equipment at Guys Cancer Centre.
- Previous New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists board registration with Annual Practicing Certificate Reg no: 40-07298
- Key Team member involved in planning nationwide Radiotherapy conference ‘TRON – Transforming Radiation Oncology’ 22/23rd May 2021, Hamilton, New Zealand run by Waikato Regional Cancer Centre
- Stereotactic ablative body radiation working group member, implementing NINJA: TROG hypofractionated prostate trial. This involves advanced in treatment triggered imaging utilizing fiducial markers for monitoring intra-fraction motion of the prostate. I have developed protocols, taught staff and treated the patients in this trial – Waikato Regional Cancer Centre 2021.
- Selected team member who was sent to Bowen Icon Cancer Centre in Wellington to treat patients during Waikato cyberattack 2021
- New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technologists (NZIMRT) member 2015-present
- ASMIRT (Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy) 2019 International Conference delegate, 28-31st March 2019, Adelaide, Australia
- Team member implementing a bowel and bladder program for pelvis patients, including writing new protocols ringing patients prior to their simulation appointment with education re: bowel and bladder filling, Canberra Hospital February 2019
- Presented in-service ‘Reflection on Indigenous health in New Zealand’ comparing the differences in our systems and how we can take what we know works well in New Zealand to assist reconciliation and Closing the Gap in Australia. This was part of the nationwide in-service program for Icon Cancer Care, representing Radiation Oncology Centres Toowoomba 9th July 2018
- Previous unconditional AHPRA registration Reg no: MRP0002158998
- Previous Australian Capital Territory Radiation License
- New Zealand Prostate Cancer Foundation Conference 2017 delegate
- EMA Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Seminar February 2017
- EMA Supervision and Leadership Skills seminar May 2017
- Siemens CT scanning for Radiotherapy workshop September 2017
- Full attendance at the annual NZIMRT/AIR The Cloud conference in August 2015 held in Wellington.
- Full attendance at NZIMRT conference 2016 held in Christchurch August 2016.
Timeline
Band 6 Dosimetrist
Guys Cancer Centre, Guys and St Thomas’s NHS foundation trust
01.2023 - 02.2026
Band 6 Locum Pre-treatment radiographer
St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust
05.2022 - 01.2023
Radiation Therapist
Waikato Regional Cancer Centre, Waikato Hospital
07.2020 - 04.2022
Radiation Therapist
Canberra Region Cancer Centre
10.2018 - 03.2020
Radiation Therapist
Radiation Oncology Centres (ROC) – now known as Icon Cancer Centre
03.2018 - 09.2018
Radiation Therapist
Auckland City Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) Level 1, 2 & 3 - undefined
Wellington Girls’ College
Bachelor of Radiation Therapy -
University of Otago