Radiation Therapist

Phoenix, Arizona, United States - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Radiation Therapy, Patient Care, Equipment Calibration, Documentation, Communication, Patient Education, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Safety Procedures, Technical Skills, Patient Assessment, Brachytherapy, CT Simulation, Treatment Planning

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Details

Job Location:

RAD ONC Biltmore - Phoenix, AZ 85016

Job Category:
Health Care Under direction of the radiation oncologist, lead therapist, and chief therapist, the radiation therapist will be responsible for ensuring the most optimal radiation therapy treatments are provided to our patients. This will be a team approach in professional operations with treatment delivery, simulation, and brachytherapy, or any other care related to the radiation therapy treatments.

Duties and responsibilities

Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis

Fulfills patient care responsibilities, as assigned, which may include but not limited to:
Checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to treatment area; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, and preparing for treatment

Performs warm-up and calibration checks of equipment as necessary. Performs linear accelerator, HDR, and CT warm-up procedures. Checks photon beams and all electron beams for consistency. Checks physic components for accuracy of beam alignment. Documents findings outside the range established by physics. Notifies lead radiation therapist/physicist/chief therapist immediately of findings outside the normal range of operations

Fabricates blocks, molds, bolus material, and immobilization devices as needed

Accurately 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. Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the lead radiation therapist/physicist/chief therapist

Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records

Assures the quality and consistency of treatment portal placement by taking portal films, CBCT or KV imaging according to departmental procedures and adjusts treatment fields as indicated

Under the direction of a radiation oncologist, takes localization radiographs, CBCT or OBI Images according to planned treatment delivery. Assists physician or nurse in the administration of contrast agents used during treatment localization. Performs measurements for use during treatment calculation. Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure. Accurately inputs treatment-related data into the verify-and-record system

Assists, as needed, in all treatment-related procedures (including but not limited to: HDR, Brachytherapy, CT Simulation, Hyperthermia, and external beam radiation therapy)
Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures

Explains procedure to patient, communicates during treatment and procedures, and if an emergency arises during treatment

Responds effectively to patient concerns

Assesses patient physical and emotional needs.

Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members

Reinforces patient education/side effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff

Coordinates and completes the daily treatment schedule in an effective manner

Maintains an accurate record of procedures including billing information and codes

Maintains a safe, orderly patient care/treatment room Prepares room and equipment for patients according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.

Answers phone calls to the machine when not the treating therapist

Checks phone messages hourly and return all calls before lunch, mid afternoon, and prior to leaving for the dayWork shifts as assigned

All therapists will rotate work shifts/locations according to clinical needs

Performs initial and weekly patient chart checks on all radiation therapy patients

Performs all duties as assigned by lead radiation therapist(s), chief therapist, and radiation director

Qualifications

Maintains registration in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of Arizona Meets all continuing education standards as they apply to registry eligibility

Computer experience with EMR knowledge

Excellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productive, organized, treats leadership with respect, excellent attendance, continuously learning and…