All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Career Development
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Days; 8-5 PM
The community you’ll be caring for:
- Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
- Career growth and advancement potential
- Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
- AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
- We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year
The value you’ll bring to the team:
The Radiation Therapist is a registered and licensed professional who is responsible for administering therapeutic radiation in accordance with the physician’s prescription to age specific groups identified in the direct care responsibilities. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
- Demonstrates, through behavior, AdventHealth’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork.
- Verifies the physician’s prescription and treatment parameters daily to ensure accurate treatment of the patient in accordance with the prescription and treatment plan.
- Identifies the treatment volume and positions the patient in a consistent and reproducible manner.
- Assesses the patients’ needs and actively seeks to resolve any potential problems or conflicts. Treats the patient in a timely and courteous manner.
- Handles stressful situations appropriately and demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients of all ages.
- Clinically observes patient reactions to treatment and assists in accommodating the patient through the treatment process.
- Performs all aspects of CT Simulation. Under the direction of the physician or non-physician practitioner, administers contrast agents during simulation localization.
- Immediately reports and documents adverse reactions to the managing physician and Site Leader.
- Evaluates prescribed imaging and makes requested changes within 24 hours. Accurately documents treatment information in the patient electronic record.
- Utilizes the record and verify system.
- Reviews all new starts for consistency prior to treatment.
- Checks the blocks, simulation documents, dose calculation sheet, prescription, field photos to verify patient positioning and field orientation.
- Checks record and verify system for prescription, treatment parameters, doses, treatment accessories and monitor units.
- Documents in the EHR that the medical plan was reviewed for consistency.
- Performs morning Quality Assurance (QA) on the treatment unit.
- Assesses whether all equipment is operating according to physics policy.
- Calls appropriate person immediately after equipment malfunctions.
Qualifications:
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Licensed by the State of Florida as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Radiology/Imaging
Organization: AdventHealth Orlando
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24018698
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
