Part- Time Radiation Therapist

Description

The Radiation Therapist will assist with the daily patient flow of our clinic. According to established procedures, will assist the Radiation Oncologist by treating patients with prescribed doses utilizing Tomotherapy paired with Aria Record and Verify system. The Radiation Therapist will simulate patient treatment utilizing the GE Lightspeed Big Bore CT under the supervision and directive of the Radiation Oncologist and will construct custom treatment devices to produce accurate treatments. The Radiation Therapist works closely with our Dosimetrist and Medical Physicist on site. The Radiation Therapist will prepare the treatment room, explain procedures to patients, position patients, and administer radiation therapy treatments while constantly monitoring the patient. The Radiation Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide accuracy and exceptional patient care. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Consistently maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and co-workers.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, as assigned, which may include but not limited to: Checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to the treatment area; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, and preparing for treatment
• Performs linear accelerator, HDR, and CT warm-up procedures. 
• Checks physic components for accuracy of beam alignment—documents findings outside the range established by physics. Notify the 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 prescriptions and treatment plans. 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
• Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures
• Assesses patient physical and emotional needs.
• Observe patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicate 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
• Answers phone calls to the machine when not the treating therapist and returns all calls before lunch, midafternoon, and prior to leaving for the day
• 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
• Work shifts as assigned

Requirements

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.

Working conditions/Physical requirements

Private Medical office setting

Controlling machines and processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.

Inspecting equipment or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects

Ability to see details at close range

Ability to communicate well with others

Standing for long periods of time

Minimum lifting requirements of 25 pounds in order to transfer equipment, help patients with positioning, and pack/unpack supplies

Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to assist patients

Job Type: Part- Time

Experience:

• Radiation Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Associates of Applied Science in Radiation Therapy (Required)

License/Certifications:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Arizona State License(Required)
• ARRT Certification (Required)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Stable - traditional, stable, vital processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 5-6 Hour Shift Can range from 0700 to 2100

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

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