Radiation Therapist Biloxi, MS

Job Description

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Radiographic Technologist (Radiation Therapist) (1099)

Pay rate: $88.00 per hour (1099)

Facility Name: Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi

Address: 500 Fisher Street, Building 0701, Keesler AFB, MS 39534

Duration: Long Term

Job Description:

• Shall ensure all radiation therapy procedures are performed IAW established protocols and only upon the order of a person lawfully authorized to prescribe radiation therapy. Confer with Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist (Radiation Oncology Physicist) to establish requirements of nonstandard treatment and determine factors, such as positioning and blocking to satisfy those requirements. Contractor personnel shall refer any ambiguous procedures or requisitions to the Chief of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physicist (Radiation Oncology Physicist).
• Assemble and review patient information in preparation for simulation. Document information, create patient charts, and coordinate treatment time with other staff. Check prescriptions, diagnosis, charts, and patient identification. Secure x-ray, lab reports, and patient coding/billing information as needed.
• Provide a supportive and caring environment for patients undergoing radiation treatment, showing empathy to patient and family, and representing the department with a pleasant, professional behavior. Explain procedure, means of communication during treatment, and procedures to follow if emergency arises during treatment to patient. Respect the patient's right to refuse treatment. If the patient does not want the procedure performed, the patient's wish shall be respected, and the incident shall be brought to the attention of the respective Radiation Oncologist.
• Receive patients, explain treatment procedures, position patients, obtain patient contours, and confer with the Radiation Oncologist and Dosimetrist regarding the volumes to be treated. Simulate treatment, mark patient's skin, and prepare specialized, tailor-made accessories; such as bolus, blocks, immobilization devices, and compensating filters.
• Oversee treatment and evaluate overall daily treatment operations. Ensure the correct position and alignment of fields, as simulated, and that all treatments are delivered as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Perform computerized tomography (CT) simulation for all patients. Check operating parameters of radiation therapy simulators, treatment system, and linear accelerators to ensure compatibility of simulation setup and treatment machine
• setup. Ensure all simulation documentation is properly completed and filed. Assist Dosimetrist during patient setup to record radiation therapy treatment parameters in treatment charts.
• Will comply with the wear, use, and maintenance of all required personal protective equipment (to include but not limited to respiratory protection) as required to perform normal duties, as identified by Bioenvironmental Engineering occupational health surveillance.

Requirements:

• Radiographic Technologist (RADIATION THERAPIST) shall be a graduate from a Joint Review committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited radiation therapist training program and have a current certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty identified in the TO.
• Shall be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiation Therapy Technology – e.g. R.T. (T) (ARRT)
• Mississippi License

Work Schedule and Duty Hours: 

Routine work schedules will be Monday through Friday between 0700 hrs and 1700 hrs according to established individual schedules based on the department needs not to exceed 8 hours/day excluding a 1-hour lunch. Duty hours may commence at 0600 and extend to 1800, Monday through Friday, when required based on patient need. Any changes to the work schedule must be approved by the Chief of Radiation Oncology. Contractor personnel shall be in the clinic and available for work during the hours specified in their respective work schedules.