Radiation Therapist

Overview We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job applies ionizing radiation to oncology patients in accordance with prescription and instruction of a radiation oncologist. Maintains accurate treatment records, processes orders for specific exams required during treatment, acts as a liaison between the physician, patient and patient’s family, and monitors patient for any adverse reactions during radiation therapy. Serves as technical expert on radiation equipment and procedures and functions in a clinical role providing simulation and administering treatment as appropriate. Oversees scheduling of therapeutic staff and daily delivery of radiation therapy and simulations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required - Graduate of an accredited program in radiation therapy technology. Work Experience Required - 2 years of experience as a radiation therapist. Certifications Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed in the state of practice by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Excellent leadership skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications, including Excel. Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self directed. Extensive knowledge of radiation therapy concepts, applications, and administration. Understanding of the proper use and care all utilized equipment. Ability to chart accurately and maintain all data pertinent to patient’s therapy and care. Job Duties Administers radiation therapy to patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of a radiation oncologist. Maintains schedules of therapeutic staff to ensure appropriate coverage and call rotation and monitors labor, productivity, and adjustments to staffing schedules to maintain within budgeted parameters based on volumes. Oversees radiation therapy treatments and simulations to ensure that they are being performed in accordance with policy and procedures. Oversees patient treatment schedules to facilitate operational efficiency of the radiation oncology department and allocates appropriate amounts of time and compresses schedules as necessary. Provides clinical and didactic instruction to radiation therapists and radiation therapy students. Implements new processes and workflows with therapeutic radiation therapy staff. Handles daily billing audits and charge capture. Onboards and conducts orientation of newly hired radiation therapy staff. Identifies issues related to radiation therapy delivery and/or quality initiatives and compiles information and data to make recommendations to the radiation oncology administrative team for quality enhancement processes. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr