Radiation Therapist - Oncology Services - PRN

Radiation Therapist – Oncology Services (PRN)

Location: Gainesville, GA
Employment type: Part-time (PRN) |
Posted: 6 days ago |
Requisition : R20960

Job Summary: Applies ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription and instruction of the Radiation Oncologist. Care for patients in adult and geriatric age groups, with a small possibility of caring for an adolescent patient. Performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

• Licensure or other certifications:
  Obtain ARRT Certification and Registration within 3 months of hire date.
• Educational Requirements:
  
  High School Diploma or GED. Successfully graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  (not specified in original, leave blank if omitted)

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: (none specified)
• Preferred
  
  Educational Requirements:
  
  (none specified)
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Two (2) years clinical experience in radiation therapy.

• Administers daily radiation to treatment patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist according to established practices and standards.
• Starts treatment machine each day, follows standard procedures to ensure proper operation. Reports any deviations to medical physicist and/or equipment vendor service engineer.
• Adheres to all Radiation Safety/Protection Regulations.
• Monitors patient for reactions or side effects of treatment. Informs medical staff of any issues.
• Works closely with Medical Physics staff on planning and calculation of treatment. Ensure Quality Assurance requirements are met and treatment follows prescription as written by Radiation Oncologist. Reports any deviations to Oncologist and appropriate Physics staff for evaluation and adjustment if necessary.
• Constructs immobilization, treatment and protection devices as part of the treatment planning process.
• Performs CT scans for Radiation Therapy treatment planning as directed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Images patient treatment fields daily or as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist to ensure accuracy of daily treatment.
• Educates, prepares and reassures patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physician instructions regarding treatment reactions and post treatment care.
• Creates and maintains all schedules related to patient treatment.

• Weight Lifted:
  Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried:
  Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision:
  Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking:
  Constantly 66-100%
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work:
  Constantly 66-100%
• Job Requires:
  Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.