Jana Koth, MPH, R.T.(R)(T)

Clinical Education Coordinator

Department of Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences Jana Koth
Division of Radiation Therapy Education
 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 Clinical, Diagnostic, & 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
Clinical Education I, II, III
Principles of Critical Inquiry

Professional Projects:
Introduction to Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences

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:
Koth J, Coutu B, Bartenhagen L, et al. (2021)Assessing Anxiety Alleviation through an Informational Video Prior to Head and Neck Irradiation. Radiation Therapist. 30(2), 153-160.

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.

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
Koth J. and Bartenhagen LA. Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas. Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. Washington and Leaver, 4th Ed., Spring 2015.

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.