1. Menal K. Alencastro
9750 Southport Dr. 832-359-7013
Houston, TX 77089 menalkhan7@hotmail.com
Profile
An accomplished professional; highly experienced working with outpatients, inpatients, and children as well as the elderly,
and have consistently met and exceeded the high demands of large scale, fast-paced hospital work. Applying for a
Managerial position where experience gained as a direct patient care provider as well as a Master Degree in Business
Administration can be utilized in an administrative setting.
Licensure and Certifications
State of Texas 2011-Present
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• License Number: 476749
Texas Department of State Health Services- BLS Certified 2011-Present
Certified Radiation Therapist
Skills
 Faculty presenter at the annual American Society of Radiologic Technologist conference on the Utilization of
Immobilization Devices in the Radiation Oncology department.
 Responsible for various quality and efficiency projects to enhance reporting systems in regards to workplace
variances.
 Responsible for providing feedback in regards to which type codes employees will find useful in reporting errors in
the Radiation Oncology Department
 Mentor of students from the School of Health Professions at MD Anderson students.
 Educating and providing presentations to students in regards to on the job trainings.
 Working with Department Administrator and Radiation Oncology supervisors regarding patient status notifications
in the Radiation Oncology department.
 Developed CanCare Assurance Partners, LLC during graduate school as a business that specialized in home
health care for breast cancer patients
Professional Experience
MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX 2011 – Present
Certified Radiation Therapist
 Expert level Radiation Therapist responsible for complex patient treatments and mentoring newer staff members.
 Coach and educate staff members on quality and performance improvement concepts for effective patient
treatment delivery.
 Accountable for delivering radiation treatments per physician prescription and communicating any changes to the
appropriate staff members.
 Responding quickly and effectively to sudden changes within the department and demonstrating comprehensive
knowledge and flexibility in regards to patients and their treatments.
 Responsible for making accurate decisions on the spot that are related directly to a patient's treatment. Relaying
any concerns and how they should be addressed to fellow colleagues, physicians and supervisors.
Education
Texas Woman's University December 2013-2014
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
 Completed the EMBA program in one year while maintaining a grade point average of 4.0 and working full time as a
Radiation Therapist
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center- School of Health Professions August 2008-2010

2. Bachelors of Science in Radiation Therapy
 Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
 Outstanding Student/Valedictorian of the 2010 graduating class
 Received the Dell Family Scholarship in 2010 based on academic achievement and leadership skills
Lone Star Community College August 2006-May 2008
Associates of Science
 Recipient of the Lone Start College-CyFair system scholarship
 Member of the Dean's List- 2007-2009
 Graduated as Magna-cum-laude