PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The Radiation Therapy Therapist is responsible for the administration of radiation therapy services and monitors patient reactions.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Duty 1: The Radiation Therapist schedules patients efficiently to accommodate patients, physicians, and staffing schedules.
- Duty 2: The Radiation Therapist delivers the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy accurately to patients for control of the disease process.
- Duty 3: The Radiation Therapist charts treatment records and billing accurately and timely to provide information daily in compliance with state and BVRCC policy and provide quality care.
- Duty 4: The Radiation Therapist notifies physicians regarding patient care concerns promptly to avoid misunderstandings from missed communications.
- Duty 5: The Radiation Therapist completes daily assignments and prepares for the next day efficiently and timely to keep department flow organized and patients satisfied.
- Duty 6: The Radiation Therapist monitors supplies and equipment continually to offset the adverse impact of potential situations dealing with supply and/or equipment failure.
- Duty 7: The Radiation Therapist observes radiation safety measures for patients and personnel to ensure compliance with state requirements and department safe operating procedures.
- Duty 8: Ensures correct CPT codes (Current Procedural Terminology) are being charged and correct encounter types are registered.
- Duty 9: Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy required.
- Registered by ARRT.
- Current state of Ohio radiological license in radiation therapy.
- Ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.
- Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
- Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One to two years of related work experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting, and standing. The associate will be required to stand, walk, and sit for extensive periods of time. This position requires the employee to lift fifty pounds. The associate must have excellent eye-hand coordination and be able to reach work above the shoulders. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent verbal communication skills to assist the patients and physicians.
This position is classified as “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
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