Lily Chau
Toronto
Summary
Senior Certified Medical Dosimetrist with 23 years of clinical experience and 20 years of dosimetry experience with different treatment planning systems. A highly-motivated professional who utilizes strong analytical and critical thinking as well as effective communication skills to tackle new challenges (opportunities), to innovate and lead improvement projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Dosimetrist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
06.2013 - Current
- Performs CT simulations, multi-modality image registration and fusion in preparation for treatment planning.
- Delineates anatomical and planning target volumes to be used for planning purposes with manual and auto-contouring tools.
- Designs high precision treatment plans (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT), electrons and conventional 2D techniques in Skin, Endocrine, Ocular and Head & Neck sites.
- Evaluates Conebeam CTs for anatomical changes using dose accumulation tools and generates re-plans as required.
- Creates and updates planning script and protocols, and validate treatment plans in collaboration with Physicists and Radiation Oncologist.
- Participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques, software as needed.
- Provides training, mentoring for new dosimetrists and students.
Radiation Therapy Team Coordinator
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
05.2009 - 10.2013
- Coordinated and monitored daily operational demands cross-functional teams to streamline staffing resources and improve operational efficiency.
- Participated in strategic initiatives to enhance departmental communication and collaboration.
- Developed quality and process improvements initiatives to support radiation therapy expertise in planning, treatment and care of patient.
Clinical Planning Applications Specialist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
01.2008 - 07.2008
- Provided Pinnacle planning application training sessions and technical support for staff to ensure seamless adoption and usage.
- Conducted advance IMRT application training for dosimetrists.
- Participated in research and testing for new software and TPS upgrades.
Radiation Therapist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
09.2002 - 01.2008
- Operated Varian 21 EX and Elekta Synergy linear accelerators, electron therapy, Colbalt-60 (Hemitron), and Orthovoltage (Gulmay 300) with precision, ensuring proper calibration and functionality before each use.
- Acquired treatment verification and assessment through the use of electronic portal imager and Cone Beam CT, Viewstation, Portal Vision and IView.
- Monitored and documented patient progress throughout the course of their therapy, making necessary adjustments to maintain optimal treatment effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Sciences (Radiation Therapy)
University of Toronto
Toronto06-2002
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Environmental Science
University of Western Ontario
London04-1999
Skills
- Oncology Systems: Aria, EPIC, Mosaiq, SmartClinic
- Planning Systems: Pinnacle, RayStation, Varian Eclipse, Ethos, RadCalc
- Quality & Safety incident reporting
- Scripting & protocol template development
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
Certification
- American Certificate of Medical Dosimetry
- College Medical of Radiation Technologist of Ontario
- CPR & First Aid
Interests
Camping, reading, travel, volleyball & yoga
Timeline
Permanent Dosimetrist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
06.2013 - Current
Radiation Therapy Team Coordinator
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
05.2009 - 10.2013
Clinical Planning Applications Specialist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
01.2008 - 07.2008
Radiation Therapist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
09.2002 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Sciences (Radiation Therapy)
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Environmental Science
University of Western Ontario
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