Radiation Therapist Bronson Cancer Center Battle Creek- PRN

Radiation Therapist – Bronson Cancer Center Battle Creek (PRN)

Radiation Therapist role at Bronson Healthcare, reporting to the Manager of Cancer Care and the Radiation Oncology Medical Director. The position involves performing radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level with minimal supervision.

BBC Bronson Battle Creek

• First Shift
• Part time
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  10

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Associate’s degree required, with formal education and training for Radiation Therapist Board Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiation Therapist R., RT(T) Required (must be in good standing and valid in the state of Michigan)
• BLS required
• Spelling skills
• Analytical skills
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills
• Customer Relations skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Ability to concentrate
• High degree of flexibility
• Ability to cope with a high level of stress
• Ability to make fast decisions under pressure
• Ability to cope with the anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner
• Ability to cope with confrontation
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation
• Ability to assist with problem resolution
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of patience

• Safely provides the correct radiotherapy treatments to patients.
• Follows principles of radiation protection (i.e., ALARA) for patient, self and others.
• Reviews the isodose plan and treatment prescription prior to implementation. Verifies the treatment plan is consistent with the prescription and can be accurately implemented in the treatment room.
• Operates the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.
• Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts as planned and prescribed by a radiation oncologist, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
• Performs simulation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Fabricates individualized immobilization devices.
• Utilizes imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist (e.g., weekly ports, CBCT, kVp and MV imaging, and IGRT).
• Ensures that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and is in excellent working order.
• Performs daily warm‑up procedures (simulator / treatment units) and maintains documentation of quality assurance activities, procedures and results in accordance with department standards of work.
• Checks equipment for malfunctions / abnormal quality assurance readings and reports any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel (Radiation Oncology Supervisor, Physicist, Administrator or Radiation Oncologist).
• Maintains accurate records of each dose including changes in dose, set‑up, or other therapy modifications.
• Acquires and edits electronic images and sends to oncologist for review.
• Simulates patient treatment procedures using CT simulator.
• Maintains all records, reports, and patient charts. Completes summary sheets on patient after completion of treatment.
• Performs related duties such as arranging patient transportation to and from department, stocks supplies and materials, and relays messages from patients and their families to the nurse or oncologist.
• Schedules patient for therapy and assists with other clerical duties such as answering the phone.
• Serves as a clinical instructor to radiology students observing therapy and as a clinical educator for students.
• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of developments and advances in the field of radiation therapy.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities for the department.
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