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| OUR THERAPISTS, THERAPIST ASSISTANT, NURSE & NURSE ASSISTANT |
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RADIATION THERAPY DEPARTMENT |
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The Radiation Therapy Department is where our patients will spend most of their time while going through treatment - we have a great group of special therapists who the patients will come to know and look forward to seeing on a daily basis. Patients will find just the right blend of knowledge, experience, sensitivity, humor and heart! This is truly a good mix of people who will do their level best to make each patient feel as comfortable as possible. Our patients tell us that after a few days it's as though they have known the staff forever!
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E. RICHARD BAWIEC, MS, DABR
Rick has worked with FSRO as a physicist since June of 2003. He has a specialized masters degree in medical physics from U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (1994). He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics (2000) and by the Medical Dosimetrists Certification Board. (1997.) Rick makes sure that the radiation machine delivers the right amount of radiation to the treatment site. In consultation with Dr. Gast he also determines the treatment schedule that will have the best chance of killing the most cancer cells. In addition to the above expertise Rick is also considered the resident authority on the Arkansas Razorbacks in this office!
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KIM VANN, RT (R) (T) CMD
Kim is a a 1992 graduate of Sparks School of Radiography and received an Associate Degree in Radiologic Science from Westark in 1992. In 1995 she graduated from Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute School of Radiation Therapy Technology and is registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiation Therapist. In June of 2003 she became a Certified Medical Dosimetrist through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board and is a member of that board.(AAMD) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Kim began working for this office in 1995 as a radiation therapist and stayed on when Dr. Gast took over in 1999. She is lead therapist and dosimetrist. As the dosimetrist she plans and calculates the proper radiation treatment. This includes taking patients for their treatment planners as part of their indivdual planning before treatments are started. Kim also participates wholeheartedly in community projects - she is a girl scout leader, a member of the Zonta club and helps with many different office community projects.
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SHEA ELLIS, RT (R) (T)
Shea graduated from Sparks School of Radiography with an Associates Degree in Radiographic Science in 1998. He is registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. In 1999 he graduated from Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute School of Radiation Therapy Technology and is registered in radiation therapy through the American Association of Radiologic Technologists since 2000. He is licensed through the Arkansas Health Department in Radiation Therapy. Shea came to work for Dr. Gast in September of 1999. He is a member of the American Association of Radiologic Technologists and the American Association of Radiologic Technologists. In addition to being the senior radiation therapist he also performs the duties of back-up dosimetrist.
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AMY GLASSCO, BSRT, (R) (T)
Amy started working for FSRO in July of 2000. She graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1993. She graduated from Sparks School of Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist in 1993 and is registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. She completed the Radiation Therapy program at Washburn University at Topeka, KS in 2002 and is registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiation Therapist. She is also registered with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. She is licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health. Amy is a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
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BRANDON HARDCASTLE RT (R)
Brandon graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith with an associate degree in Radiology. He is certified in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and is a member of the Association of Radiologic Technologists. He is licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health and has been an employee of FSRO since July of 2004.
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KARLA BEESON, BSRS (R) (T)
Karla is the newest member of the FSRO team. She came to work for the clinic in August of 2005. She received an Associates degree in Radiologic Technology from Arkansas State University in May of 2004 and a Bachelors degree in Radiologic Sciences specializing in Radiation Therapy from Arkansas State in August of 2005. She is certified by the Arkansas Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy and is licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health. She is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Registry of Technologists.
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ALICIA VANN
Alicia joined our staff in July 2006 as therapists assistant and block cutter. Her duties include escorting patients to and from the treatment area. She also runs various errands outside the office. She is a valuable addition to our staff. She is currently enrolled at the University of Arkansas/Fort Smith. She is seeking an Associate Degree in Radiology Technology and then will pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy. |
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