Radiation Therapist

Position: Radiation Therapist, FT Days
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Job Summary:

The Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.
Core Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Participates in Quality Control monitoring.

- a.Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.

- b.Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).

- c.Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)- d.Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.

- e.Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.

- f.Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.

- g.Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.

- h.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.

- i.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.

- a.Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.

- b.Wears radiation safety badges at all times.

- c.Practices universal precautions.

- d.Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances - e.Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups - a.Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.

- b.Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Miscellaneous items - a.Will do other tasks as assigned - b.Participates in on-call rotation - c.Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.

Required Minimum Education:

Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required   Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARRT Radiation Therapy   Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor   Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred   Required Minimum

Skills:

Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients.
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