Required License/Registration/Certification:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Valid Kentucky State License Registration (obtained before start date).
Physical Requirements:
Requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling of objects over 50 pounds.
Shift:
On-Call Days, Nights, and weekends as needed.
Job Summary:
The Department of Radiation Medicine Services seeks an On-Call Radiation Therapist to provide radiation treatment delivery. To accurately and efficiently treat patients according to the doctor’s radiation prescription. Observe patients for unusual reactions and events. Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Assist in tumor localization procedures. Provide general patient care. Perform cut MLC and electron block cut outs. Maintain patients' treatment records daily in Mosaiq/ARIA with electronic documentation. Ensure accurate charge code per patient. Maintain notes on any unusual or complicated setups in the patients' treatment chart. Schedule treatment times for patients. Observe daily date and time of treatments. Print Dose Site Summaries for MD evaluations. Additional information such as boluses or wedges used. Perform port films and weekly portal images of treatment fields.
Perform CT-based simulations in accordance with the Oncologist’s cure plan. Properly mark patient and submit CT plan to physics. Schedule return patient visits and assist Oncologist with basic CMS planning details. Record all patient setup instructions in electronic chart. Submit electronic documents pertaining to simulation. Create KV templates for IMRT/IGRT treatment. Accurately perform daily QA on the treatment machines. Focus on machine characteristics such as tolerance levels. Notify physicist to look at proper documentation of variance variables in machine dose output. Maintain daily QA record logs on machine and OBI performance. Warm-up and QA of CT simulator. Reorder supplies pertaining to treatment and simulation. Maintain patients' treatment EMR. Accurate charge code per patient. Maintain notes on any unusual or complicated setups in the patients' EMR. Schedule treatment times for patients. Maintain and perform weekly portal images.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Attention to detail, Dependability, Customer Service, Linac Accelerator QA/Warmup; Radiation Safety.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No.
Preferred Education/Experience:
KY State License, AART or ARDMS.
Deadline to Apply:
08/30/2024.
Our University Community:
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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