Radiation Therapist

Under general supervision but according to established procedures, treats patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients, administers treatments and monitors patient during therapy sessions in order to ensure patient comfort and be alert for changes in condition.

Education:

2 year training program in radiation therapy

Licensures/

Certifications:

• Registered in radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Licensed by State of Maryland
• Heart Saver (CPR Certification).

Experience:

Not Applicable

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of equipment operations, radiation physics, radio biology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance and patient care technique

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews patients' treatment charts for prescription, monitor units, prescribed dose and set up parameters to accurately deliver a course of radiation therapy.
• Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medial staff, and coworkers on a consistent basis.
• Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan. Provides safety and patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration. Recognized deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the chief therapist/ physicist.
• Assures the quality of treatment delivery throughout the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records.
• Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.
• Performs as needed in all treatment procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for quality assurance of the treatment machine under the direction of the medical physicist and department manager.
• Produces electronic portal images/imaging as scheduled Adjust treatment fields as indicated. Completes the daily treatment schedule. Maintains an accurate record of procedures including billing information and codes.
• Attends chart rounds and or QI meetings at the direction of the Chief Therapist.
• Provides rotating on call for treatment of emergency patients Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am – 4:00pm. Flexibility to work outside of regularly scheduled office hours to provide patient care.
• Participate in RQI program at GBMC hospital.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

ExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations

Actively pursues learning and self-development

Pays attention to detail; follows through

AccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for others

Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties

Reports to work regularly and on time

TeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions

Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

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