What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist-PRN- Orangeburg position at MUSC?
Job Description Summary
Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation. Maintains patient charts, noting such information as the area treated, the radiation dosage, equipment control settings, the patient's reactions, and the total amount of radiation received to date. Consults with radiation oncologists and other clinical staff as needed.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Cost Center
CC004780 MCP - ORBG - Cancer Radiation Center Physicians
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
I. Job Summary
Schedules radiation procedures and delivers prescribed daily dosage of radiation to patients. Assists with dosimetry, as needed.
II. Minimum Qualifications :
A Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy, ARRT registration, SC license and one year of experience in radiation oncology. Prefer experience with patients 18 years of age and older.
III. Work Environment :
Works primarily in an office setting. Subject to equipment with moving mechanical parts. Potential for exposure to infectious disease and radiation.
IV. Supervisory Responsibilities :
None.
V. Financial Responsibilities :
None.
VI. Essential Functions :
1. Educates patient on radiation oncology process.
2. Delivers prescribed daily prescription of radiation to patients.
3. Documents treatment details according to policy.
4. Positions immobilization devices as necessary.
5. Assembles portal vision imaging equipment as needed to perform treatment.
6. Monitors dosimetry measurements and calculation for accuracy, as needed.
7. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Qualifications :
A Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy, ARRT registration, SC license and one year of experience in radiation oncology. Prefer experience with patients 18 years of age and older.
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