Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist2+ years of experience. 50-mile radius rule. No more than a 3-month work history gap in the last year. VA License (temp license acceptable with a pending VA lic), ARRT and BLS required. EMR: Epic. Dress code: Caribean Blue or any solid colors that match top & bottom. Provides daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments in accordance with the prescription & instruction of the radiation oncologist. May perform simulations and provide clinical instruction for radiation therapy students. In addition, Radiation Therapist will be required during Brachytherapy procedures. Must be able to assist in treatment planning procedures including tumor localization and dosimetry. Triage sick patients to nursing for evaluation. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, patient identification, etc. Schedules patients and explains procedure for pre-treatment and post-treatment. Answers questions and reassure patient. Interfaces with physicist, and dosimetrist at initiation of treatment. Acts as liaison with supportive care physicians, nurses and social workers. Keeps lines of communication open with doctors, therapists, RN's and dosimetrists. Prepares room and equipment for patient according to the prescription, immobilization devices, field sizes, treatment devices, distance, lead (Pb) protection devices, etc. Takes and checks images of all treated areas; process and file same. Transfers patients to treatment couch. Is aware of I.V.s, etc. Maintains visual and audible contact with patient during treatments. Maintains patient markings. Changes these according to physician direction. Reinforces recommendations given to the patient by the physician, dietitian, etc., concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area (dressing, hygiene, etc.), prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Changes dressings as necessary. Observes patient for any unusual reactions or events. Reports to the designated personnel and assists in emergency treatment. Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Checks charges daily for accurate billing and documents treatment doses accurately. Treats patients with original electronic chart at ALL TIMES. Checks name and date of birth along with treatment area and records in the daily timeout. Takes time to set up IMRT and 3-D patients properly in CT. Makes proper immobilization devices for 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT patients. Documents proper set-up instructions. Documents all pertinent information for dosimetry calculations in charts.