KEVIN PETER RISOLO, JR
443 Downer St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
Home Phone:
(516) 582-1566
Email:
kprisolo@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging and responsible position with an established company where my education, experience,
and innate abilities can be most effectively utilized to help care for patients and allows me to grow and improve.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTH EASTERN RADONC AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, Edison, NJ
04/2012 – 05/2012, 08/2012
LOCUM, PER DIEM JUNIOR PHYSICIST
 Carried out medical physics activities under the Senior Physicist including daily QA checks, IMRT QA, weekly chart checks.
 Ensured safe and continuous operation of facility’s 21EX series Clinac with OBI.
 Participated in treatment planning for prostate, breast, and skin treatments under a certified dosimetrist.
THE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL, WEST CHESTER, PA
05/2012 – 07/2012
JUNIOR PHYSICIST
 Carried out initial, weekly, and end of treatment chart checks under the supervision of the facility’s senior physicist.
 Aided the dosimetrist and the physicist in treatment planning for head and neck and breast treatments with 3D and IMRT.
 Participated in the monthly QA of the facility’s Siemens Primus.
HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA
10/2011 – 07/2012
QA ASSISTANT PHYSICIST
 Ran morning QA on the proton therapy machines at the Roberts Proton Therapy Center.
 Troubleshot problems associated with the machines, their hardware, and software alongside physicists and Ion Beam
Applications (IBA) personnel.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA
09/2011 – 07/2012
RESEARCHER
 Evaluated the facility's calculations for the shielding for their proton therapy machines in comparison to actual
measurements.
 Participated in radiation survey for a proton therapy machine soon to be commissioned.
 Abstract accepted for oral presentation at HPS’s annual meeting and poster presentation at AAPM’s annual meeting
MERCY FITZGERALD HOSPITAL, Darby, PA
09/2011 – 05/2012
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PRACTICUM STUDENT
 Studied under board-certified medical physicist and participate in their required physics activities.
 Participated in the monthly quality assurance of a Varian Silhouette.
 Observed treatment planning with the software Pinnacle.
21ST CENTURY ONCOLOGY, Collier County, FL
05/2011 – 07/2011
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PRACTICUM STUDENT
 Studied under board-certified medical physicists and participated in their required physics activities.
 Participated in the annual quality control of a Varian Trilogy, the monthly quality control of a Tomotherapy Hi-Art and a
Varian Trilogy, and the patient quality assurance for Tomotherapy Hi-Art, Stereotactic Radio Surgery with a Varian Trilogy,
and Mobetron.
 Participated in treatment planning with the software Elekta CMS, Nucletron, Varian Eclipse and FastPlan.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sanyukai Nonprofit Organization, Incorporated, Minami-Senju, Japan
 Organized food supplies and bagged lunches for later distribution.
 Distributed bagged lunches to the homeless citizens in Arakawa, Tokyo.
Siena College Habitat for Humanity
 Built homes for the urban poor in the Albany, New York region.
 Built homes for the urban poor of Johnston Island, South Carolina.
09/2008 – 12/2008
09/2006 - 05/2008
KEVIN PETER RISOLO, JR
443 Downer St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
Home Phone:
(516) 582-1566
Email:
kprisolo@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Able to quickly adapt to pressure-filled and unfamiliar environments and situations.
 Broad exposure to a number of radiation therapy treatment modalities, machines, and software.
 Commitment to academic and professional excellence while working demanding occupations.
 Dedication to improving the well-being of people in all ways possible.
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
M.S. in Medical Physics. Expected graduation date 05/2012.
Siena College, Loudonville, NY
B.S. in Physics. Concentration in Biology and Chemistry. Honors fellow.
09/2010 – 05/2012
09/2006 – 05/2010
Kanda University of International Studies, Kaihinmakuhari, Japan
09/2008 – 12/2008
Focus on Japanese language and culture. Study abroad program through the Institute for the International Education of
Students.
REFERENCES
David Marsden, MS, DABR
Owner/President – North Eastern RadOnc and Diagnostic Services
973-800-7100
dmarsjr@gmail.com
Dr. Kate Spillaine, Ph.D.
Satellite Hospital Coordinator – University of Pennsylvania
215-519-8768
Kate.Spillane@uphs.upenn.edu
Dr. Alireza Kassaee, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Medical Physics – University of Pennsylvania
215-662-6204
kassaeee@uphs.upenn.edu
Dr. Andre Kalend, Ph.D.
Senior Physicist – The Chester County Hospital
610-431-5674
Andre.Kalend@uphs.upenn.edu
Dr. Stephen Avery, Ph.D.
Director, Master of Medical Physics Program – University of Pennsylvania
215-898-5574
avery@uphs.upenn.edu
Paula Salanitro
Senior Medical Physicist – Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
610-237-5071
PSalanitro@mercyhealth.org