RYAN G.

SALEM
Email: ryangsalem@gmail.com l Phone: (330) 814-9496 l Address: 429 Kellyann Ct Wadsworth, OH 44281

PERSONAL STATEMENT
Determined, motivated, and enthusiastic student with hopes of becoming a talented dosimetrist. By utilizing practical
problem solving and critical thinking skills, I create high quality treatment plans for my patients. My current/past clinical and
work experience in radiation oncology and other jobs focusing on leadership, teamwork, and time management make me a
strong candidate for a prosperous team. No matter my position or role: dosimetrist, therapist, manager, assistant, food
service, or officiating, I have always adapted to dynamic situations and successfully worked in any environment.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse WI August 2017 – December 2018
 Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry
 Current GPA 3.83, expected to graduate December 2018
The Ohio State University, Columbus OH August 2013 – May 2017
 Bachelor of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences – Major: Radiation Therapy
 Program GPA 3.62, graduated Cum Laude
University of Akron, Akron OH / University of Akron Wayne College, Orrville OH August 2011 – April 2013
 Earned 37 collegiate credits as a Junior and Senior in high school
 Post-Secondary option through Wadsworth High School

RELEVANT WORK AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Dayton Physicians Network – Medical Dosimetrist December 2018 – Present
 Dosimetrist Duties: Daily contouring, image fusion, treatment planning, EMR documentation, billing, and
assistance with patient CT and treatment setup.
 Eclipse TPS was used to create plans for Varian TrueBeam, iX, and 21EX and Elekta Synergy accelerators.
 Datasets planned on were created by GE CT and PET/CT Simulators with 4D capabilities.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse – Medical Dosimetry Clinical Internship August 2017 –December 2018
 Clinical Duties: Daily contouring, image fusion, treatment planning, EMR documentation, and assistance with
patient CT and treatment setup.
 Completed within the Dayton Physicians Network at: Miami Valley Hospital South, Miami Valley Hospital
North, Atrium Medical Center, and Upper Valley Medical Center.
 Brachytherapy on GammaMedPlus HDR Afterloader with HDR planning on Brachyvision
 Dosimetric case study of tangential breast treatment that will be submitted to AAMD this fall for publication
 Training and experience in:
 3D Conformal, Electron, Static IMRT, VMAT, and HDR treatment planning
 Treatment planning CT, PET/CT, and MRI fusion
 QA of treatment machine, CT simulator, IGRT, TPS, wedges, and MLC
 Field matching, bolus, mixed energy, and craniospinal treatment planning
 Total Skin Irradiation and TLD reading and annealing
 IMRT planning of Brain, H&N, Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, etc.
 Retreatment and avoidance of previously treated areas
 Upon completion of the program I will have experience in SBRT and SRS treatment planning
 ProKnow plan challenges and contouring access and completion.
Springfield Regional Cancer Center – Radiation Therapist May 2017 – December 2017
 Radiation Therapist Duties: CT simulation, fabrication of immobilization devices, daily setup, imaging,
treatment, chart documentation, and billing for patients.
 Treatments completed on both Elekta Versa HD and Synergy accelerators and XVI imaging
 3D Conformal, Electron, Static IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and HDR treatment delivery
The Ohio State University – Radiation Therapy Program August 2015-May 2017
 Clinical duties: CT simulation and immobilization fabrication, daily setup, imaging, and treatment of patients.

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  Clinical was completed at the following hospitals: James Cancer Hospital, Riverside Methodist, Mount Carmel
(East, West, St. Ann’s), and the Stephanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center.
 Varian accelerators used: TrueBeam, TrueBeam Edge, Trilogy, iX, and 21EX.
 Additional training and experience in:
 Conventional, Conformal, IMRT, and VMAT, HDR, and LDR treatments
 IGRT utilization: Cone Beam CT, OBI, ExactTrac, Vision RT, Calypso, Optical Surface Monitoring
System
 Stereotactic Brain and Body, Respiratory Gating, Total Body Irradiation, Craniospinal (supine and
prone)
 Pediatric Treatments, Organ Sparing Marrow Irradiation, Patient and Reverse Isolation
 Electron treatments and electron block fabrication
 Record and Verifying: Varian Aria and Impac Mosaic
 Complete dosimetric calculations training utilizing Eclipse TPS and 27 dosimetry competencies

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Medical Dosimetrists September 2017 - Present
American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Therapy – BSRT (T) May 2017 - Present
Ohio Department of Health Licensure May 2017 - Present
CPR Certification – American Heart Association September 2015 - Present

WORK EXPERIENCE
Aladdin’s Eatery – Server October 2015 – May 2017
 Extended my experience in customer service as supplemental job during undergrad
OHSAA Baseball Umpire and Basketball Official August 2006 – January 2016
 Learned how to establish authority and become a leader at a young age
 Certified in proper concussion protocol
 Was chosen to officiate all-star, playoff, and championship games in multiple sports and age groups
 Learned how to be composed in challenging situations
Firestone Country Club – Bag Room Assistant May 2015 – August 2015
 Balanced customer service and professionalism assisting club members in any way possible
 Granted closing duties as a first-year employee
Student Painters – Branch Manager, Wadsworth/Medina, OH August 2013 – November 2014
 Mastered Customer Service – averaged 4.8/5 stars in all completed jobs in customer service ratings
 Organization, time management, and efficiency were key in working 60+ hours a week
 Ran over a $60000 business as a freshman in college while finishing in the top 17% of managers nationwide
 Learned to conduct job interviews; Hired and fired my own employees

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Project – University of Wisconsin–La Crosse January 2018 – December 2018
 Volunteered at the Leukemia and Lymphoma society man of the year golf outing
 City of Kettering – Kid’s Day at the Park with the parks and recreation department
 ZERO Prostate Run/Walk Dayton – race day volunteer with setup, race route, and clean up duties

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity – Ohio State January 2014 – October 2016
 Academic/Service based fraternity: Child Literacy book drives and fundraisers, Elementary School book
readings, Thanksgiving food drives, Veterans Day events, and fundraiser for Nationwide Children’s Hospital
 Philanthropy Chair – Directed SigEp Very Sharey Food Drive in Fall 2015 and aided in Soup Kitchen trips
 Collected over 400lbs of food from local communities, donated to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank
Varsity Athletics - Golf and Tennis August 2010 – May 2013
 Five-time letter winner and was the ace (first ranked) player on both varsity teams
 Scholar Athlete, Honorable mention, and four-time Second Team award winner
Speech and Debate October 2010 - February 2011
 Admitted to the NFL (National Forensics League) in first year

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  Mastered public speaking as a freshman in high school

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Jennifer Back
Medical Dosimetrist, Dayton Physicians Network
jback@daytonphysicians.com
937-478-8650

Robin Hildebrecht
Medical Dosimetrist, Dayton Physicians Network
rhildebrecht@daytonphysicians.com
937-531-1122 (Work)

Madhup Gupta
Chief Medical Physicist, Dayton Physicians Network
mgupta@daytonphysicians.com
937-802-8144

Wesley England
Radiation Therapist, Springfield Regional Cancer Center
osudude81@gmail.com
513-582-4905

Ruth Hackworth
Program Director – Radiation Therapy, The Ohio State University
ruth.hackworth@osumc.edu
614-293-6203

Josh Drushel
Vice President OH / KY / PA / IN Divisions, Student Painters, LLC
josh.drushel@gmail.com
614-406-6743

Joseph Osterfeld
Former Regional Manager of Northeast Ohio, Student Painters,LLC
joeosterfeld@gmail.com
440-821-7376

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