Michelle Catherine Martin
Senior Radiation Therapist
Bellville,WC
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Locum Radiation Therapist - Independent Practice
Icon Oncology, WCDoH
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to develop customized, effective treatment plans for individual patients.
- Educated patients about their treatment plan, side effects, and self-care strategies, reducing anxiety and promoting adherence to recommended practices.
- Working on different equipment including ELEKTA, Varian, different CT and imaging devices as well as both Mosaiq and Aria EMR systems.
- A broad exposure to different techniques, systems and procedures.
- Using my experience and broad exposure to assist, teach and add value to every department through a versatile work approach whilst maintaining patient centred care.
Part Time course coordinator in Access To Care Radiation Therapy Training
Access To Care / CPUT
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Assisting with onboarding of teams and candidates, technical assistance and training in radiotherapy planning techniques
- Part Time clinical tutor for CPUT radiation therapy students
- Assisting with student clinical assessments, moderation and clinical exam process management. As well as teaching students to navigate new equipment and new techniques in Radiation Therapy.
Lead Radiation Therapist
Panorama Oncology Unit
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Daily management of a busy radiotherapy unit comprising 1 Linear Accelerator, a Pre-planning department and 6 staff members
- A specialist unit performing radiotherapy treatment techniques such as VMAT and Stereotactic Radiotherapy
- Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Protocols and Policies
- Responsible for staff assessments and the development of training needs through Professional Development Plans (PDP’s)
- Patient relations and education regarding treatment preparation and side-effects
- Student clinical training and assessments
- Communicating with doctors and other key role players regarding treatment issues
- Private practice unit that forms part of a national company
Radiation Therapy Supervisor
Border Oncology Unit
01.2007 - 12.2018
- Daily management of a small radiotherapy unit comprising 1 Linear Accelerator, a Simulator and 4 staff members
- Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Protocols and Policies
- Responsible for staff assessments and the development of training needs through Professional Development Plans (PDP’s)
- Patient relations and education regarding treatment preparation and side-effects
- Community development through cancer education and involvement in awareness programmes
- Communicating with doctors and other key role players regarding treatment issues
- Staff and equipment requirements and audits
- Quality Control of equipment as well as the implementation and maintenance of a Quality Assurance Programme
- Private practice unit that forms part of a national company
Small Business Owner and Permanent Locum Radiation Therapist
Ilifa Management Services CC and GVI Oncology
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Running a Small Business in Construction and Renovations in the building industry in Cape Town
- Responsible for staff employment and payroll administration
- Scheduling and time management of tasks
- Project management and client relations
- Business development and growth
- Continuous professional development in the radiotherapy field
- Continuous exposure in radiotherapy as a locum in different practices and with various equipment types
- Treating of patients and assisting with planning and scanning wherever required
Therapy Radiographer
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
10.2001 - 12.2003
- Patient treatment on Varian Clinac Linear Accelerators
- Simulation and dedicated CT scanning for Radiotherapy
- Treatment side-effect assessment and referral to Auxiliary services
Therapy Radiographer, Private Practice
Constantiaberg Medi-Clinic
10.1997 - 09.2001
- Patient booking and treatment on a Phillips 6MV and a Siemens KD2 Linear Accelerator
- The manufacture of custom-made treatment accessories i.e. alloy shielding blocks, plaster casts and lead masks for accurate immobilisation, positioning and treatment delivery
- Treatment planning on a Helax TPS
Therapy Radiographer
Groote Schuur Hospital
01.1996 - 09.1997
- Booking and Treatment of patients on Cobalt-60, Linear Accelerator, Rotation through the Planning Department for Simulation and scanning procedures
- Administrative duties including treatment and planning statistics
- Attending congresses and conferences as a member of the Society of Radiographers
- Superficial X-ray (SXR) and Deep X-ray (DXR) treatment units
Education
Masters in Healthcare Administration -
Walden University
USABTech Radiography - Therapy
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa12.2011
Nat. Dip. Radiography - Therapy
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa12.1995
Personal Information
- Age: 52
- Date of Birth: 30 August 1973
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
Dependants
1
References
- Ms Veruschka Frantz, Radiotherapy Manager, GSH, +27824771570
- Dr Charleen Muller, Director, Cancercare Oncology, +27448840806
Timeline
Locum Radiation Therapist - Independent Practice
Icon Oncology, WCDoH
04.2025 - Current
Part Time course coordinator in Access To Care Radiation Therapy Training
Access To Care / CPUT
10.2021 - 02.2025
Lead Radiation Therapist
Panorama Oncology Unit
08.2018 - 08.2021
Radiation Therapy Supervisor
Border Oncology Unit
01.2007 - 12.2018
Small Business Owner and Permanent Locum Radiation Therapist
Ilifa Management Services CC and GVI Oncology
01.2004 - 12.2006
Therapy Radiographer
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
10.2001 - 12.2003
Therapy Radiographer, Private Practice
Constantiaberg Medi-Clinic
10.1997 - 09.2001
Therapy Radiographer
Groote Schuur Hospital
01.1996 - 09.1997
Nat. Dip. Radiography - Therapy
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Masters in Healthcare Administration -
Walden University
BTech Radiography - Therapy
Cape Peninsula University of Technology