What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED RADIATION THERAPIST position at TriHealth?
Full-time position - 80 hours bi-weekly
Day Shift
Job Overview :
The Staff Radiation Therapist is a registered radiation therapist - RT (T) with 0-5 years’ experience / Associate’s Degree in Allied Health (Bachelor’s Degree = 2 years) . The therapist provides care to cancer patients by administering radiation treatments which includes precise set-up, operation of equipment, dose calculations, chart and film file maintenance. The therapist also performs CT simulations and had the knowledge to construct immobilization devices and custom blocks for treatment and is knowledgeable in radiation safety and performs other duties as required. In addition, the therapist has appropriate knowledge of computers to enter charges, schedule patients for treatments and transportation, and to retrieve patient medical and demographic information. The person in this position must be trained to provide assessment, treatment or care for patients of all ages with additional education focused on the treatment or care of occasional youth adults, adult or geriatric patients. Directly reports to the Supervisor of Radiation Therapy. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements :
Associate's Degree in Allied Health
0-5 years Professional experience in Allied Health
Individual must be knowledgeable in Radiation Oncology, patient care, treatment and CT simulation
Individual must have basic computer skills
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Job Responsibilities :
Other Job-Related Information :
Working Conditions
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Hearing : Conversation - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting
Lifting 11-50lbs - Frequently
Lifting 50 lbs - Rarely
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Thinking / Reasoning - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following :
Serve : ALWAYS…
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying hello
- Acknowledge when patients / guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel : ALWAYS…
Respect : ALWAYS…
Value : ALWAYS…
Engage : ALWAYS…
