Radiation Therapist 1 PRN Premium

Job Title

Provides prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals as needed and assures responsible provision of drug therapy for the purposes of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. Reports to the appropriate supervisor.

Responsibilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation result, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports. Verifies and accurately delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients; obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedure. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, patient identification, diagnostic reports, etc. required for patient treatment. Interacts with physicist, Dosimetrist, and/or mold room tech at initiation and during treatment; consults with supportive care physicians, nurses, social worker, and dietitian. Prepares room and equipment for patient. Reinforces recommendations given to patient by the physician, dietitian, etc., concerning reaction to treatment and care of the irradiated area, prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Observes patient and machine closely during procedure for any unusual reactions or events. Assists in tumor localization procedures, preparation of casts, molds, etc., in dosimetry procedures, in preparing radioactive materials in brachytherapy, or high dose rate procedures, and in follow-up and clinical examination if needed. Aids in the training of non-radiation therapy personnel. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops. Attends meetings as required by the facility and to maintain current registration/certification. Operates hospital network system to gain useful information needed to continue patient treatments (such as lab, radiology, and pathology reports). Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved program in Radiological Technology. Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy prefer B.S. Degree in Radiological Sciences.

Work Experience

Assists with the maintenance of records for JCAHO, NRC, and state regulatory agencies. No experience required. Prefer a minimum of 12 months previous experience as Radiation Therapist under the direct supervision of a Radiation Oncologist. Manual dexterity is necessary for reaching, inserting heavy blocking trays (up to 50 lbs.), marking on patients, documenting in charts, and operating the radiotherapy equipment. Ability to perceive pertinent details in chart and instructions relating to specific prescription. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of times. Employee demonstrates ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (young adults, middle aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures.

License & Cert

Registered as a Radiation Therapist by the ARRT is required.