Imaging Specialist III-IV (Radiation Therapist)

East Hawaii Health Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Radiation Therapist to work in our Radiation Oncology (Oncology Acute) department. East Hawaii Health Cancer Center is a division of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s East Hawaii Region, which includes Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Ka’u Hospital and Honoka'a Hospital.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Radiation Therapist (Imaging Specialist) is responsible for independently performing a variety of radiation therapy treatments, simulations, treatment planning and fabrication of specialized treatment aide in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the physician. The individual 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 and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed by patients of all ages.

East Hawai'i Health Cancer has a VARIAN TrueBeam linear accelerator and we specialize in:

• Conventional external beam radiation therapy (3D)
• Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (MRT)
• Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
• Respiratory Gating and breath hold treatment (Breast and Lung)
  

Radiation Therapists are an extremely important part of the treatment plan. They are experts in setting the patient up every day for treatment. At East Hawaii Health Cancer Center, we have quality checks to ensure the radiation treatment is delivered safely and correctly. Our radiation therapists at EHHCC are trained in radiological sciences and board certified/ licensed with the State of Hawaii. The Radiation Therapists are vendor credentialed to operate the LNAC. Additionally, the Radiation Therapists always have video/audio of the patient to ensure safety at all times during treatment delivery.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews treatment prescription and set up instructions; implements daily treatments in an accurate and reproducible fashion.
• Accurately records treatment in patients’ charts and maintain daily statistics of treatment and films.
• Maintains knowledge of each patient and their organ tolerance, and communicates instructions and side effects involved in the care of the patients to physician and all medical personnel involved; instructs patient and families regarding treatment procedures and expected side effects.
• Assists the physician with treatments and procedures as assigned.
• Assists physicians, nurses, clerical personnel and other staff as necessary to ensure prompt patient flow and to maximize the efficiency of the therapy rooms.
• Participates in the maintenance of department quality assurance program; recommends changes on policies, procedures and protocols.
• Observes safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the department and hospital.
• Documents diagnostic, treatment and patient data in the appropriate record. Documentation must be timely, accurate, concise and complete.
• Performs duties in compliance with organizational policy and procedures and JCAHO requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an approved program recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Experience: Progressively responsible imaging technologist/specialist experience within the ranges stated below. Experience may be demonstrated a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and/or techniques such as myelograms, discograms, arthrograms, etc. including the x-raying of such areas of the human anatomy as the chest, skull, gastro-intestinal tract, urinary tract, and vascular system.

• Level III: One (1) year
• Level IV: One and one half (1 1/2) year

Specialized Experience: Radiation oncology experience within the ranges stated below. Experience must demonstrate the ability to perform clinical radiation oncology procedures utilizing standard or modified radiation oncology techniques in accordance with physician’s ordered procedures, protocols and quality standards in the treatment of oncology patients.

• Level III: One Half (½) year
• Level IV: One (1) year

Certification: A current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy (T). BLS is required within six months of employment.

Licensure: A current State of Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as a Radiation Therapist.

Salary : $95,376 - $103,008