Clinical Education Coordinator

Radiation Therapy Education
Department of Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences 
University of Nebraska Medical Center
984545 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4545
402-559-2120
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Academic Appointments:
Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences, UNMC, 2013
Clinical Education Coordinator, Radiation Therapy Program, UNMC, 2003
Instructor, Division of Radiation Science Technology Education, UNMC, 2008 

Degrees/Certifications:
MPH, Community Health Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2012
BS, Radiation Science, UNMC, 1998
ARRT Certified Radiographer and Radiation Therapist

Primary Teaching Responsibilities:
Orientation to Radiation Therapy
Patient Care
Applied Radiation Therapy I, II, & III
Principles of Critical Inquiry

Service:
American Society of Radiologic Technologists- Member
Association of Educators in Radiological Sciences- Member
UNMC Eppley Cancer Prevention and Control Group- Member
Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition- Member

Publications (last 5 years):
Koth J, Hess Smith M. "Radiation Safety Compliance." Radiologic technology 87.5 (2016): 511-524.

Bartenhagen LA, Koth J, Moore K. (2013) "Cardiac Metastasis: A Case Report." Radiation Therapist. 22 (1): 97-102.

Custer T, Bartenhagen L,  Koth J. (2010). "Creating and Evaluating an Interactive, Web-Based Module for the Instruction of Radiation Therapy Simulation." Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, 15 (2), 19-32.

Bartenhagen LA, Koth J. (2009). "Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas." Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy.  Washington and Leaver, 3^rd Ed., Spring 2009.

Koth J, Instructors Manual to Washington & Leaver: Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, Chapter 15, Aspects of Brachytherapy, Third Edition, Mosby-Elsevier, 2009.

Custer T, Bartenhagen L,  Koth J. (2010). "Creating and Evaluating an Interactive, Web-Based Module for the Instruction of Radiation Therapy Simulation." Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, 15 (2), 19-32.

Chapters in Books
Text book revision (chapter 27)-- Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 4th edition, Charles M. Washington and Dennis T. Leaver. 

Bartenhagen LA, Koth J. (2009). Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas. Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. Washington and Leaver, 3rd Ed., Spring 2009.

E-Book Chapter
Koth J. Instructors Manual to Washington & Leaver: Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, Chapter 15, Aspects of Brachytherapy, Third Edition, Mosby-Elsevier, 2009.

Honors and Awards
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Radiation Science Technology Education, Outstanding Performance Stipend Recipient, March 2008
Exhibit Competition- Third Place, Avoiding Bowel Toxicity in the Treatment of the Renal Surgical Bed, Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists, Annual Conference, Omaha, NE, April 2008.