Timothy T.

Zehnder
B.S. RT(T)
7389 Capri Dr.
White Lake, MI 48383
(810) 706-0714
Zehndertim@gmail.com

Education

Grand Valley State University 2010-2015

➢ Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy in 2015
➢ Board certification through ARRT for Radiation Therapy
Almont High School Graduated May 2010
BLS Certification Current

Clinical Work Experience

Beaumont Health System (Royal Oak, Troy, Dearborn, Farmington Hills) 2015-Present
o Brachytherapy Dosimetrist/Specialist April 2022 –Present
➢ Promoted to Brachytherapy treatment planner in early 2022
➢ Trained and proficient in the use of all Brachytherapy treatment and planning software
➢ Fully versed in the usage of Oncentra Prostate and Oncentra Brachy
➢ Adept in the contouring of Anatomy for the purpose of treatment planning
o Interim Chief Therapist at Farmington Hills October 2020-March 2021
➢ Assumed the role to assist the department in the transition of management
➢ Adapted to learn Department billing and the Insurance Authorization
process for patients
➢ Assisted in the interviewing, hiring and training of new employees
coming into the department
o Clinical Therapist (At all Major Beaumont Radiation Oncology Sites) 2015-2022
➢ Fully Functioning and Effective team member with the ability to work in all
four major Radiation Oncology departments in the Beaumont system
➢ Transferred to Farmington Hills (primary location) in Spring of 2019
➢ Trained in all areas of the department, including Brachy therapy treatment planning, simulation
and external beam radiation treatments
Clinical Skills

o Adept in the use of Oncentra planning systems for Brachy Therapy Treatments on all anatomical sites
➢ Ability to contour all relevant anatomical and treatment structures from an ultrasound or CT image set
➢ Ability to plan a Brachy therapy treatment quickly and effectively within physician preference and
guidelines
o Working knowledge of all operating room procedures for the setup and safe treatment of patients receiving
brachytherapy to the prostate, breast and pelvis
o Working knowledge of ultrasound and after loader HDR machines with the ability to diagnosis and sometimes fix
problems without the need of intervention from service personnel
o Efficient in the delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation to a prescribed dose and volume
o Experienced in 3D Conformal, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, and SBRT treatments
o Extremely skilled in the operation of all departmental computer systems and programs including the working
knowledge of interdepartmental server operation and networking
o Skilled in CT simulation procedures and immobilization devices
➢ Working knowledge of Philip’s and GE CT Scanners for the purpose of CT Scans
➢ Adept in the diagnosis of machine problems and exceptional communication skills with repair staff to get
problems fixed in a timely manner
o Can Effectively analyze kV, MV, and cone beam CT images for the purpose of daily alignment
o Quickly and Effectively able to complete patient weekly chart review including billing audits
 Timothy T. Zehnder
B.S. RT(T)
7389 Capri Dr.
White Lake, MI 48383
(810) 706-0714
Zehndertim@gmail.com

Other Relevant Experience

o Participated in a FDA Usability study for the Elekta MRI Linac at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas
o Assisted in the organization and Reworking of all departmental policies at both Royal Oak and Farmington
Hills Departments
o Clinical Educational Instructor for the Grand Valley State University 2016-2019
and The University of Michigan Students
➢ In charge of onboarding new Radiation Therapy Students to the hospital system
➢ Participated in annual institution meetings to stay current on program curriculum
➢ Cooperate with other program heads to ensure the students are receiving
a proper educational experience while in clinic

Further References furnished upon request