What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at Healthcare Technical Staffing, LLC?
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JOB SUMMARY
The Radiation Therapist, under the general supervision of a Radiation Oncologist, performs radiation therapy procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Performs high-quality radiation therapy procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
- Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
- Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
- Instructs and communicates with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
- Prepares patient and area for the procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
- Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
- Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
- Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of the equipment. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
- Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
- Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
- Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition / chart, patient history, pregnancy status, and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, procedures, etc.
- Maintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
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