Radiation Therapist - PRN

Overview

This PRN Role is located in Lebanon, NH.

Treats patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology. Counsels, schedules and maintains detailed records on patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with the various treatment modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols.

• Observes and questions patients about their response to treatment. Screens, counsels or directs physical and emotional problems to Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse. Directs patients to nurse for weekly evaluation.

• Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories are prepared and accounted for.

• Presents field verification films to MD to verify set-up. Adjusts fields as the Radiation Oncologist directs. Documents and follows through on changes and re-film.

• Maintains patient treatment records; prepares dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily.

• Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis.

• Schedules research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students.

• Maintains and supplies assigned treatment rooms.

• Performs a variety of functions to oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a technical resource for students.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned, including, travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required.

• 1 year experience preferred

Required Licensure/Certifications

• ARRT Radiologic Technologist -Radiation Therapy (RT-T) within three months of hire date.

• BLS required within 30 days of hire.

• Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.

• Area of Interest:Allied Health

• Pay Range:$38.34/Hr. - $61.34/Hr.

• FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)

• Shift:Day

• Job ID:38804

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