Shawn Zaicek

Experience

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  Elevator Interiors and Accessories

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2002

  Regional Sales Manager

  • Gained experienced in sales, marketing, and management of an eight (8) state region including: Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Louisiana. • Responsible for assisting customers with interior cab design.• Enhanced rapport and credibility with customers emphasizing transparency and delivery.• Responsible for in the field capture of cab dimensions for construction. • Managed customer accounts and was in charge of quoting projects for custom cab interiors. Show less

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  MD Anderson Cancer Center

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Student
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  North Hills Hospital

  Jun 2003 - Jul 2005

  X-ray Technologist

  • Gained experience in general radiology, ER Trauma Technology, ICU, and NICU. • Established initial imaging department protocols and guidelines.• Operated radiographic equipment, developed film, prepared the rooms, equipment and supplies.• Received/inspected radiopharmaceutical material packages and maintained records of use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations.• Experienced in General Electric Portable and fixed x-ray units and Siemens fixed units with fluoroscopy.• Ordered, stocked, and maintained exam rooms and clinic areas with standard levels of supplies, medications, linens, forms and equipment. Show less

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  Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Radiologic Technologst/Clinical Instructor

  • Gained experience in general radiology, ER Trauma Technology, ICU, and NICU. • Served as a Clinical Instructor for attending radiological technology students from Brookhaven College of Radiological Technology.• Instructed students on radiation safety, clinical procedures, head and neck procedures, spinal cervical, thoracic and lumbar techniques, chest and abdomen techniques, pelvis, extremity, and contrast study instructions. • Experienced in the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS), for image storage and retrieval.• Responsible for taking high quality radiographs and fluoroscopy studies to aide physicians to make an accurate diagnosis. Show less

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  Mckinney Regional Cancer Center

  Jan 2005 - Sept 2010

  Lead Radiation Therapist

  • Gained experience on the Siemens Oncor Impression Linear Accelerator. The “record and verify” software for this unit was “Lantis” (a hybrid of Varian’s “IMPAC”) • Experienced in all universal billing codes for charging insurance companies in the Radiation Oncology realm. • Exposed to High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy using the Nucletron delivery system for cervical, prostate, and Mammosite treatments.• Educated patients regarding treatment procedures and addressed any concerns.• Gained Lead Therapist experience by management of patient scheduling in conjunction with concurrent chemotherapy treatments. Duties included keeping efficient workflow within the department while ensuring top quality care of our patients. • Ordering of all necessary Radiation Therapy office supplies and management of department inventory. Show less

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  Rowlett Regional Cancer Center/Verity Cancer Center, Medical Edge Corp.

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  Radiation Therapist

  • Gained experience with the Varian 3700 and 3750 Trilogy Linear Accelerators. These systems included the latest Aria “record and verify” software and treatment scheduling software.• Calculated the precise radiation dose required and recorded details of procedures to be utilized.• Prepared room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.• Observed patient for unusual reactions and events and reported accurate information to the nursing staff and Radiation Oncologist.• Thoroughly explained procedures to patients, stabilized patients in preparation for treatment delivery and monitored patients during treatment.• Operated treatment machines, associated equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the planned treatment accurately. Show less

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  The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders/JPS Center for Cancer Care

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2015

  Chief Radiation Therapist

  • Worked with the Varian ix Linear Accelerator. These systems included the latest Aria 11 treatment scheduling/planning software. LINAC also included the latest “On Board Imaging” devices for IGRT using kVp imaging as well as standard MV Flat Panel imaging.• Actively participated in patient simulations and treatments as well as directed clinic workflow, supervised, trained, and managed therapists & students.• Worked directly with the Radiation Oncologist to oversee daily clinical activities.• Incorporated and implemented innovative ideas and policies to aid in developing a growing facility. Held monthly staff meetings to discuss changes and concerns.• Improved the quality of patient care by promoting an encouraging environment.• Trained staff Radiation Therapists in new, innovative ways of patient setups and CT Simulations.• Streamlined patient treatment flow while maintaining the highest standards in quality care.• Supervised the day to day operations of the clinic to ensure efficiency and continuity of service.• Continuously communicated with department supervisor and medical director in order to enhance the performance of the department by maintaining patient satisfaction and employee morale. Show less

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  Keiser University

  Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Program Director - Radiation Therapy

  • Oversee programmatic outcomes, retention, placement scores, graduation rates, and student/employee satisfaction survey outcomes.• Accountable for the overall processes and outcomes of the program to including the vision, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program.• Academic advisor for students in pre-requisite and core classes• Responsible for the structure and daily operation of the program, including organization, administration, periodic program review, outcomes assessment and evaluation• Perform course development and work continuously towards maintaining contemporary curricula or developing new curriculum.• Instructor for didactic studies of the program (2 cohorts/year) • Liaison between university and clinical site affiliates. Oversee clinical education component • Responsible for all programmatic advancements regarding core curriculum Show less

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  Florida Hospital

  May 2018 - Oct 2019

  Regional Director of Radiation Oncology Operations

  Responsible for the on-site management and supervision of radiation oncology operations for FH Deland and FH Fish Memorial.Included but not limited to, Radiation Oncology, Radiation Nursing, Radiation Business Office, process improvement for Radiation and Clinics where applicable. Program accreditation coordination, planning and execution.Collaborates on regionally assigned area as subject matter expert.Communicates daily with and assists physicians, physicist and department staff members to coordinate patient treatment, planning, dosimetry, equipment quality control and radiation safety.Develop and assure quality assurance and performance indicators are implemented on an ongoing basis and reports submitted in a timely manner.Provide assurance that the staff adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies. Responsible for the compliance with accrediting agencies including but not limited to TJC, ACOS-COC, ACRO, NQMBC/NAPBC and ASCO.Manage all departments in a cost-effective, efficient manner assuring that staff and physicians provide high quality care in a courteous and friendly atmosphere.Active participation in the marketing of the service line and interacts with the Marketing Department as appropriate to ensure appropriate visibility of the programAssist and contribute in the formulation of strategy for programmatic growth and service delivery within the Cancer Program; supports action plan(s) for executing strategy.Participate in grant writing and management and reporting of grant outcomesInitiate and manage quality, clinical and programmatic goals and projects. Submit to state and national oncology governing bodies for publication.Work to engage community support and common vision for role of support groups in oncology care. Show less

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  Texas Oncology

  Oct 2019 - now

  • Chief Radiation Therapist

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Senior Radiation Therapist

    Oct 2019 - now