Radiation Therapist Level 1 - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health • Red Bank, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of ionizing radiation to treat patients in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription and Simulation Instructions. Must be willing to travel to other sites as needed.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Radiation Therapist I at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Responsible for the safe and effective execution of the prescribed course of radiation therapy treatment delivery and assessment of images and the performance of diagnostic and interventional procedures. Demonstrates competence in the following aspects of the practice including but not limited to:
1. Proficient in ARIA EMR.
2. Ensure informed consent has been obtained before initiating simulation and verify consent before delivering initial treatment.
3. Escort patient into treatment room, properly position patient utilizing immobilization devices in accordance with Simulation Setup notes.
4. Obtain and evaluate patient images, implement corrective measures as necessary.
5. Successfully deliver appropriate treatment as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist.
6. Accurately complete all documents required for charting in CT Sim and daily treatment in Aria.
7. Prepare room and equipment ensuring a clean, safe, stocked work environment.
8. Perform all QA and morning warm ups on Linac and CT Sim, OBI matches and isocenter matches.
9. Perform pre-treatment chart checks prior to new patients starting.
10. Routinely check and co-sign electronic charts.
11. A working knowledge of Aria.
12. Demonstrates the ability to schedule, print schedules and work in Encounters.
Simulates treatment portals per Radiation Oncologist instructions using the CT simulator for the purpose of treatment field localization and verification.
Ability to operate and record Quality Assurance Procedures and Warm Up as determined by the department policies.
Assists with care management activities consistent and in compliance with accreditation/regulatory bodies.
Maintains timely execution of daily treatment appointment schedule.
Review and understand treatment plans prior to treatment delivery.
Consistently maintains a clean, sanitized, organized, stocked treatment room and CT Sim work area.
Follows the HRO standards and routinely practices proper cleaning and hand hygiene.
Performs Daily 'Time Out' with every patient encounter as per HMH policy.
Observes equipment for proper operation and reports any malfunctions.
Demonstrates full understanding of Treatment Machine 'Shut Down' each evening.
Assists in teaching Radiation Therapy to students.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.
Educate patients about care before, during and after radiation treatments.
Communicates clear and concise information to patients and family regarding radiation.
Clear understanding of Daily Billing and CPT codes.
Follow all policies and procedures mandated by the Radiation Oncology Department and Hospital.
Will actively participate in the on-call schedule as mandated / needed by the Department Leadership.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.