What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapy Assistant - ASPIRING RADIATION THERAPISTS ONLY position at Ackerman Cancer Center?
BE A PART OF THE ACKERMAN ADVANTAGE!
Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Radiation Therapist Assistant to join our team. With the distinction of being the only physician-owned proton center in the world, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care.
At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment (NO HOLIDAY OR WEEKEND HOURS).
Additionally, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO).
Position Overview
The Radiation Therapy Assistant plays a crucial role in the healthcare team, contributing to the effective and compassionate delivery of radiation therapy treatments. This position entails supporting the Radiation Therapy team in various daily tasks and actively participating in the care of patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists RTT in escorting patients into treatment/simulation room, position on table.
- Prepares patients for Imaging procedures. Starts IV’s, operates equipment tables and gantries. Prepares patients for scanning.
- Performs all block fabrication in a timely manner.
- Develops and maintains all simulation and film cassettes.
- Prepares treatment/simulation room for patients, including cleaning table, preparing immobilization devices and setting up machine.
- Ensures accuracy in the medication process, including transport, storage, security, and/or administration of medications to include IV solutions.
- Functions cooperatively as a team member and responds as directed by responsible RTT to changing patients’ needs.
- Identifies own educational needs and participates in educational and other activities which contribute to professional growth.
- Participates in the development of annual goals.
- Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patients, families/significant others, and other health care members.
- Complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
- High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion competencies of OTJ training for radiation therapy.
- The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
