Radiation Therapist Level 1

Radiation Therapist Level 1 – Full Time

JFK University Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey

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• Shift: Day
• Status:
  Full Time with Benefits

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better – advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of ionizing radiation to treat patients in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription and Simulation Instructions.

A day in the life of a Radiation Therapist Level 1 at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Responsible for the safe and effective execution of the prescribed course of radiation therapy treatment delivery and assessment of images and the performance of diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Proficient in ARIA EMR.
• Ensure informed consent has been obtained before initiating simulation and verify consent before delivering initial treatment.
• Escort patient into treatment room, properly position patient utilizing immobilization devices in accordance with Simulation Setup notes.
• Obtain and evaluate patient images, implement corrective measures as necessary.
• Successfully deliver appropriate treatment as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Accurately complete all documents required for charting in CT Sim and daily treatment in Aria. Trained in Epic and can navigate through Epic to follow patient status and order transfer of patients. Documentation is an essential part of the radiation therapist to keep all team members aware of patient status and doctors' orders.
• Prepare room and equipment ensuring a clean, safe, stocked work environment. Inform and instruct patients regarding equipment and procedures, schedules, and anything pertaining to their care path.
• Perform all QA and morning warm ups on Linac and CT Sim, OBI matches and isocenter matches, record energy outputs, warm‑up CBCT, KV/MV imaging, MPC and 6 degree of freedom couch QA, laser QA.
• Perform pre‑treatment chart checks prior to new patients starting. Ensure all documents are signed and all tasks are completed.
• Routinely check and co‑sign electronic charts. Maintain accurate records of the patient's treatment including documentation of any treatment changes.
• A working knowledge of Aria.
• Demonstrates the ability to schedule, print schedules and work in Encounters.
• Simulates treatment portals per Radiation Oncologist instructions using the CT simulator for the purpose of treatment field localization and verification.
• Assessment of diagnostic studies for accurate field placement.
• Prepare and construct appropriate immobilization devices as well as all additional fabricated treatment items such as any oral/nasal shields, custom bolus, bite block etc.
• Document precise, legible, and understandable information for treatment machine setup instructions.
• Placement of marks, tattoos, and landmark points for accurate reproducibility of treatments.
• Construct and mount individualized shielding blocks and electron cutouts with understanding of appropriate use and set up, follow instructions for use of custom bolus and understand placement instructions from the dosimetrist/physicist.
• Operate and record Quality Assurance Procedures and Warm Up as determined by the department policies for the following:
  Treatment Machines, CT simulator, CBCT, Treatment accessories.
• Assist with care management activities consistent and in compliance with accreditation/regulatory bodies to include (but not limited to) Joint Commission, ACRO or ACR, NJDOH, NJDEP.
• Maintains timely execution of daily treatment appointment schedule in conjunction with patient transportation and patient care floors.
• Review and understand treatment plans prior to treatment delivery. Ensure all dosimetry and physics notes are in the chart prior to first treatment…