Maria Dimopoulos, MBA, RT(T)
Maria Dimopoulos, MBA, RT(T), Radiation Therapy Program Director, and Samantha Skubish, MS, RT(R)(T), Chief Technical Director for Radiation Oncology at Mount Sinai, have been elected to the inaugural positions of President and President-Elect for the Radiation Therapy Association of New York State (RTANYS).
As founding members of the association, they formed the organization in an effort to advance the profession, advocate for high-quality, safe patient care, promote the development of radiation therapy students, and provide networking and Continuing Education (CE) opportunities for radiation therapists across the state.
Samantha Skubish, MS, RT(R)(T)
Now elected by their peers, the pair will lead a group of more than 200 members with three additional board members from across the city and state toward advancements in practice, affiliated under the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and New York State Society of Radiologic Sciences.
A radiation therapist, or RT(T), is a key member of the radiation oncology team that is credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed by the State of New York.
Radiation therapists use high doses of radiation to treat cancer patients and are responsible for operating sophisticated technology and equipment while offering skilled patient care during daily treatment sessions.