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Summary:
Under the general direction of the Chief Therapist, the Radiation Therapist contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit, to the quality of patient care and supports the institutional philosophy. The Radiation Therapist is technically competent at the entry level and interacts with other areas of the department. Applies ionizing radiation to the patient, as instructed and prescribed by the physician according to departmental standards, state guidelines, and Memorial Healthcare System’s policy and procedures.
As designated, acts as a Charge Therapist and coordinates technical activities and acts as the point person in the absence of the Chief Therapist.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as resource to radiation therapy students by role modeling professional behaviors, instructing, assessing, and evaluating.
- Stocks and stores appropriate supplies in technical areas. Informs Chief Therapists when supplies are needed.
- Completes monthly department data logs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs CT-Sim procedures and documents accurately.
- Executes simulations in accordance with department policies and procedures. Prepares room and equipment properly for each simulation and monitors patient.
- Performs special procedures (4D CT Respiratory Gating, HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT, Oral and IV Contrast, Urethrogram) and monitors patient for adverse reactions and quickly seeks assistance of a nurse or physician.
- Completes treatment documentation. Performs appropriate quality control warm-up procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions to chain of command.
- Collaborates with Physicians, Physicists, Dosimetrist, Chief Radiation Therapist in simulation or clinical setup process.
- Manages patient documentation in Aria for team communication, charge capture and billing reconciliation.
- Accurately performs weekly chart checks and QA audits at end of treatment through Encounters in Aria EMR.
- Accurately captures and reviews charges for treatment and simulation procedures. Reviews physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan.
- Educates patient regarding procedures to ensure patient's understanding.
- Assists patient and family with any problems or concerns and refers to proper resource personnel.
- Identifies and reports potential liabilities and risks management to Chief Therapist.
- Prepares room and equipment properly for each treatment.
- Performs imaging (CBCT, KV, MV, respiratory gating) as ordered, to position patient. Analyzes results, identifies issues and takes appropriate action including repositioning patient and repeating procedure to deliver therapy according to treatment plan.
- Participates in scheduled rotations in all department equipment, serves as emergency on call therapist, and as needed, rotates between both Radiation Oncology departments.
- Maintains flexibility and assumes all other additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Manages patient scheduling in a technical area including simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs to avoid delays and or interruptions.
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program: Radiation Therapy (Required), Associates: Radiation Therapy (Required) ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD)
- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD)
- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA)
- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE)
- Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC)
- Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE)
- State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive, teamwork relationships. Must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required.
Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: It is expected that the radiation therapist will meet all initial performance competency standards for this position within a one-year period.
Additional Education Info: Associates in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences with Radiation Therapy Certification. Additional Credential Info: ARRT Registered Technologist- Radiation Therapy or ARRT Board Eligible and must pass within one (1) month of starting the position.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 80%
- Climbing = 40%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 80%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
Shift: Days
Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
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