Radiation Therapy Tech - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Radiation Therapy Technologist - Per Diem

FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER – BUTNER, NC

UHealthSolutions, Inc. is seeking to hire a Radiation Therapy Technologist to work within The Federal Medical Center in Butner, NC. FMC Butner is a United States federal prison in North Carolina for male inmates of all security levels who have special health needs. It is part of the Butner Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Butner) and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), a division of the United States Department of Justice. It is located near the Research Triangle area of Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for delivering radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, perform daily maintenance and quality assurance checks on the equipment, and maintain the inventory of departmental supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides patient education in order to maximize patient compliance with his/her plan of care and provide family education when needed.
• Monitors patient's physical and physiological response to treatment and refer patient for appropriate management when indicated.
• Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely; monitor and report reactions, therapeutic responses and inconsistencies.
• Assesses patient data pertinent to age-specific needs and provides care as described in the department policy and procedure manual.
• Positions, immobilizes and aligns patients according to treatment plan and effectively evaluates and solves set-up problems.
• Maintains logs and daily treatment records including accurate documentation of all treatment procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a radiologic technology program accredited by the Joint Revenue Committee of Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), evidenced by a certificate or an Associate’s Degree,
• Certification in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

· Background and investigation required.

• English language proficiency required.
• All other duties and responsibilities as required by contract.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Work is performed in all areas of the institution.
• Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds.
• Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.
• Customer service and communication expertise

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Fluency in additional (second) language desirable

Professional Requirements:

• Demonstrates respect and civility in all interactions with others
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean
• Completes annual educational requirements
• Wears identification while on duty
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an “it’s my job attitude” by doing appropriate tasks that are not assigned and performing other duties as assigned.
• Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams.
• Takes appropriate actions to meet the needs and expectations of the customer.
• Interacts with employees, patients, physicians, and anyone else while at work in a professional manner.
• Serves as a positive example by speaking positively about other employees, departments, physicians and the federal medical center.
• Follows department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows appropriate infection control practices.
• Assists with training of employees as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interaction relative to the specific age of a patient.
• Skills validation/certification of competencies for the duties and responsibilities required for position.
• Maintain North Carolina License requirements for CEUs.
• Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.
• Work is performed in all areas of the institution.
• Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds.
• Work may require carrying objects approximately 20 pounds
• Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.
• Customer service and communication expertise

Additional Information:

As a UHealthSolutions employee working at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner, you must comply not only with all of the policies, rules and regulations of UHealthSolutions, but also with all of the rules and regulations of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner. You will be trained in UHealthSolutions and Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner policies by UHealthSolutions and Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner, respectively. As a condition of employment with UHealthSolutions, it is a requirement that all employees must be able to gain and maintain Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner approval for facility access.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

Successful completion of the “Introduction to Correctional Techniques”, three week training course is required.

This position has been identified as test designated. Incumbents will be subject to urinalysis testing under the BOP Drug Free Workplace Plan.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. UHS reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, due to business necessity.

UHealthSolutions is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds.