Radiation Therapist Level 1 - Per Diem

Radiation Therapist Level 1 - Per Diem

SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER Manahawkin, New Jersey

Requisition # | Shift: Day | Status:
Per Diem

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The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of ionizing radiation to treat patients in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription and Simulation Instructions.

• 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, ensuring informed consent is obtained before initiating simulation and verifying 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 navigate through Epic to follow patient status and order transfer of patients.
• 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.
• 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.
• Construct and mount individualized shielding blocks and electron cutouts with appropriate use, follow instructions for custom bolus.
• Operate and record Quality Assurance Procedures and Warm Up for Treatment Machines, CT simulator, CBCT, Treatment accessories.
• Assists with care management activities consistent with accreditation/regulatory bodies (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. Perform a 2‑therapist initial chart check before patient’s verification simulation.
• Consistently maintains a clean, sanitized, organized, stocked (supplies / laundry) functional treatment room and CT Sim work area.
• Follows the HRO standards and routinely practices proper cleaning and hand hygiene with every patient.
• Performs Daily ‘Time Out’ with every patient encounter (CT Sim, Daily Treatment, HDR Procedure) as per HMH policy.
• Observes equipment for proper operation and reports any malfunctions to Leadership, Physicist and/or Radiation Safety Officer.
• Demonstrates full understanding of Treatment Machine ‘Shut Down’ each evening. Understands and accurately places Gantry and Treatment Table in recommended positions at the end of day.
• Assists in teaching Radiation Therapy to students during clinical rotation, onboarding & mentoring all new RTT hires and per diem RTT team members.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs.
• Educate…