Job Description - Radiation Therapist PRN (24036518)
Job Description
Radiation Therapist PRN (
Job Number:
24036518)
Schedule: PRN
Shift: As needed
The community you’ll be caring for: Cancer Institute at 4000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778
The role you’ll contribute: The role of the Radiation Therapist is to administer safe and compassionate radiation treatment to cancer patients according to the plans prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the safety of the patient and for observing and documenting any reactions to treatments. The Radiation Therapist is also responsible for maintaining equipment and following all safety regulations regarding radiation exposure.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Capable of handling various aspects of the job simultaneously while maintaining a calm outward appearance.
- Possesses/demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes, location of emergency equipment and method of activation.
- Maintains radiation protection standards for patients, employees and self, according to ALARA principles.
- Operates radiation producing equipment according to department and vendor guidelines to deliver radiation therapy as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
- Understands the mechanics of specific diseases and treatment planning and is involved in the verification of these factors.
- Performs duties in compliance with universal precautions, infection control, medical records charting/documentation and patient safety requirements.
- Produces treatment setups within acceptable parameters on a daily basis.
- Reviews Radiation Oncologist change requests in treatment setups and implements changes.
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care/needs of the patients.
- Verifies lab work prior to treatment; obtains approval prior to treatment if lab values are below the recommended ranges specified by the Radiation Oncologist.
- Reports malfunctions/discrepancies in equipment output or performance and any potential error regarding patient treatment/setup to Chief Therapist and/or Medical Physicist.
- Reviews and documents consistency check for new starts/field reductions/boosts.
- Identifies the treatment volume, duplicating the simulation films and treatment plans.
- Rotates through simulator, accelerators, and HDR; able to perform assigned duties in each, including QA performance.
- Observes symptoms/reactions to treatment and reports to RN and/or Radiation Oncologist.
- Demonstrates teamwork approach by assisting coworkers in expediting processes to ensure efficient & effective workflow in the delivery of quality care.
- Responsible for radiation therapy staff.
- Provides staff training and coverage when necessary.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
REQUIRED:
- State of Florida Radiologic Technologist (Radiation Therapy Technologist) license
- ARRT(T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiation Therapy certification
- Fluent in the English language
- Experience/knowledge of computers
- Minimum A.S. or B.S. graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapist program
PREFERRED:
- Minimum two (2) years hospital experience.
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