Radiation Therapist

Onancock, Virginia

Hours: Labor Pool (as needed)

Overview

Works under the direction of the and the Director of Radiation Oncology Services. Functioning as a team member, the radiation therapist applies ionizing radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions from the radiation oncologist. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the concepts of radiation therapy. Collaborates with the physics staff for patient set-up and planning. Performs QA on the treatment and imaging equipment as required. Maintains radiation therapy certification through ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologies) Participates in quality and customer service programs. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the human life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements.

What You Will Do

• Applies ionizing radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions from the radiation oncologist.
• Performs patient setups and CT simulation. Completes time out prior to simulation and verifies completion and accuracy of consent. Performs simulations and constructs immobilization devices to physicians’ specifications and appropriate to the patient’s health status. Documents all information for patient treatment(e.g. scans, set up instructions, other appointments), and communicates appropriately at hand-off.
• Checks prescription and plan for accuracy prior to treatment. Ensures all required QA has been performed and reviewed prior to treatment. Verifies completion and accuracy of consent. Performs timeout prior to all procedures. Uses tattoos and setup marks appropriately and consistently. Uses imaging equipment to verify and document isocenter prior to treatment. Troubleshoots technical setups by collaborating with MDs, physicists, and fellow team members to ensure accurate treatment. Explains treatment process to patient and answers questions as needed.
• Follows safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals, RHS Team Up For Safety, and the RHS Code of Ethics. Complies with HIPAA guidelines, places patient-confidential information in secure areas. Uses individual log on for computer applications. Follows time-out, infection control, and fall policies. Supports PI activities. Reports and documents equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Manages schedules, pro actively notify or calls patients for delays. Prioritizes and accomplish assignments so that work assignments are completed by deadlines. Assists with data used to measure the quality of patient care and/or work processes.
• Manages schedules, pro actively notify or calls patients for delays. Demonstrates ability to prioritize and accomplish assignments with accuracy and timeliness (meeting work schedules, work assignments completed by deadlines). Assists with data used to measure the quality of patient care and/or work processes. Positively on boards new staff. Accurate billing.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Program Graduate, Radiation Therapy (Required)
  
  

Experience

• 1 year Clinical experience or program experience caring for cancer patients, operation of a linear accelerator, and CT simulator. (Preferred)
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
  
  

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