How valuable is SAP training? The reason I'm asking is because where I'm currently interning they are about to implement SAP throughout the company in a couple of months. They've pretty much also guaranteed me a permanent entry level position in a month. I also have an interview with the Port of Houston tomorrow for another entry level position where I'm I'll be paid a slight more plus I hear they have better benefits too. I guess what I'm asking is, would it be worth it to stay where I currently am just to be able to put on my resume that I have experience with SAP?
Please spell check your resume. I had a resume from a woman with 25 years experience, with the objective of getting a "prostition with a fun and secure company." It might not be age discrimination, if you are not hired. After 25 years of corporate experience, you should be familiar with spell check in Microsoft Word. If somebody does not care enough to distinguish between position, prostition, and prostitution with some fun company, then you may not be considered for the communications position.
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Air conditioner went out last night and had an interview this morning. Was unable to get a good night sleep in the house, temp was around 88* and I'm pretty sure the interviewer assumed I was on drugs since I was out of it during the whole thing. Joy looks like I'm stuck selling cars a little longer!!
Congrats. I'm a couple of steps behind you. I was planning to do that but couldn't get everything done in time. Im trying to do CT in the meantime and see what happens from there.
That's awesome. Congrats. Did you go straight therapy or did you work your way from xray? I'm xray and ct certified and in a year, I'll be radiation therapy. Eventually I want to do Dosimetry. I've Already checked into a few schools on that end, but I don't wanna count my chickens, you know?
No xray- 2 year program. Mid life career change. Dosimetry is interesting, but don't want to spend life in a dark room working on a computer. Maybe you can find somewhere with on the job dosi training, although I think soon a degree will be required.
Congrats, as well! I know this may not be exactly in your field, but I think it's similar-when it's time to write your resume, maybe you can use some elements of this sample I wrote for a client (of course, this is a Plain Text conversion, so it will look a bit different in MS Word in terms of spacing, etc.): MEDICAL PHYSICIST Several years of clinical setting experience includes Medical Physicist and Assistant Medical Physicist positions. M.S. in Medical Physics and B.S. in Physics. Board Certified in Therapeutic Medical Physics and Licensed in Georgia for HDR Brachytherapy. * FIELD / TECHNICAL BACKGROUND – Strong background knowledge in 3D, IMRT, and VMAT dosimetry principles. Proficient in the use of Pinnacle and Eclipse as well as MS Office applications. Skilled in operating, quality assurance testing, and commissioning linear accelerators, as well as EMR functions. * INDEPENDENT WORK ENVIRONMENT – Able to operate effectively in a solo position, with responsibility for equipment management, correct treatment dosages, and up-to-date treatment planning protocols. Experience with EMR development, Varian/Aria/Eclipse software, and various clinical duties. * TEAMWORK & COMMUNICATIONS – Build effective relationships with various team members in a health care/clinical environment, including physicians, clinical and administrative staff, and upper management. Serve on an ACRO Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction Improvement Council. * REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & QA – Full understanding of state and federal regulations regarding radiation oncology, including State of Georgia requirements. Skilled in a broad range of QA activities. * PATIENT CARE & RELATIONS – Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and sincerity in interacting with a wide range of patients and their families. Translate technical jargon in easy-to-understand terms. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NAME OF EMPLOYER – Location – Dates Medical Physicist OVERVIEW: Manage broad range of clinical responsibilities within progressive, ACRO-accredited, hospital-based cancer center treating 80-100 patients per day on 3 linacs and an HDR unit. Report to the Chief Physicist. External & Internal Radiation Therapy – Perform external beam dosimetry and plan evaluations for 3D, field-in-field, electrons, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT using Pinnacle and Eclipse. Develop and implement stereotactic radiosurgery planning on iPlan and HDR Brachytherapy treatment planning on Oncentra for tandem/ovoids, GYN cylinder, Contura multi-lumen balloon, Accuboost, endobronchial, and prostate. Equipment Testing & Commissioning – Collaborate within 3-member physics team to conduct acceptance testing and commissioning on 3 linear accelerators, including 1 Novalis TX and 2 Varian iX linacs. Additional Responsibilities – Oversee 4D CT simulations, image fusion/registration for CT, PET, MRI, and dose summation. I-131, Sm-153, and Y-90 radionuclide therapy. Conduct weekly physics chart verifications. Quality Assurance Standards – Ensure ongoing quality control through the following QA activities: - Monthly and annual QA per TG-51 and TG-142 protocols on Elektra Precise, Elektra Synergy Platform, Varian iX, and Novalis TX linear accelerators - Monthly and annual CT Simulator QA on GE RT16. - Monthly and annual IGRT QA of EPID, OBI, and Exactrac systems. - Daily and quarterly source exchange QA on Nucletron V3 HDR afterloader - IMRT, VMAT, and SRS QA using MapCheck, Dosimetry Check, and Lucy Phantom KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: * Played key role in complete transition from Pinnacle / Mosaiq to Eclipse / Aria within department through team member training and EMR preparation, workflow development, and implementation. * Contributed to quality improvement objectives and goals by serving on the ACRO-established Radiation Quality Improvement Council from 2009 to the present. NAME OF COMPANY – Location – Dates Assistant Medical Physicist OVERVIEW: Performed IMRT Quality Assurance using Wellhofer Matrixx, Portal Dosimetry, and film/RIT. Conducted monthly QA on Varian 2100 EX and Trilogy linear accelerators, as well as annual brachytherapy TPS QA for BrachyVision, Bebig, and Rosses. Completed weekly physics chart checks. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: * Gained initial exposure to and experience within a clinical setting, demonstrating proficiency in assigned quality control activities and goals. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Master of Science in Medical Physics, 2008 NAME OF UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Physics, Summa c*m Laude, 2006 NAME OF UNIVERSITY Certifications & Licenses Board Certified, Therapeutic Medical Physics, American Board of Radiology, 5/2012 Licensed in the State of Georgia for HDR Brachytherapy, RAM License 239-2 Professional Affiliations Full Member, American Association of Physicists in Medicine
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