Travel: Radiation Therapist (5x8's - Days)

Radiation Therapist Position

Facility Name: Shenandoah Memorial Hospital - Unit: Therapeutic Radiology

Location Address: 1840 Amherst St, Winchester, VA 22601

Type of Services: 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.

Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): Radiation Therapist

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Specialty: N/A

Number of Openings: 1

Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36

Shift Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00a 4:30p (5x8's Days) *some variation depending on the schedule

Weekend Requirements: None

On-Call Requirements: None

Required Certifications/License: BLS (AHA only), ARRT & VA License (please include VA License, if they don't have include status of license) and VA Temp License (acceptable with a pending VA License)

Years of Experience: 2 years

Float Requirements: N/A

Unit Information:

Number of Beds: N/A

Patient Ratios: N/A

Equipment: N/A

EMR: EPIC

Hiring Profile:

Must Have Skills/Experience: 2 years

Preferred Skill-set/Experience: See above "Responsibilities"

Type of Patients on Unit: N/A

Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group