Radiation Therapist I - Stephenson Cancer Center - McAlester

## Radiation Therapist I - Stephenson Cancer Center - McAlesterApplylocations: McAlester Radiation Therapytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0063650## **Position Title:**Radiation Therapist I - Stephenson Cancer Center - McAlester## **Department:**McAlester Radiation Therapy## **Job Description:****General Description:**The Radiation Therapist I delivers specialized radiation therapy services to OU Health patients to aid Providers in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases. This position is intended for those who are gaining experience as a Radiation Therapist or are experienced imaging professionals who wish to begin a career in Radiation Therapy.**Essential Responsibilities:***Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.** Under general supervision, provides patient centered care and support services as ordered by a care provider.* Ensures services are performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus on patient‐centric care.* Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by Physicians.* Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, provides clear information regarding radiation therapy procedures and expected timelines.* Collaborates with team members across OU Health including Providers to provide exceptional patient care.* Utilizes a variety of highly specialized radiation therapy equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of therapeutic procedures in accordance within established scope of practice guidelines.* Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.* Safely administers contrast per protocol and identifies, manages, and escalates contrast reactions and changes in patient condition.* Assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as requested.* May provide on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned.* May support OU Health's academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program.* May serve as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members. Assists with onboarding of new team members.**General Responsibilities:*** Performs other duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications:****Education:** Graduate of an accredited imaging/radiology program as defined by ARRT.Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.**Experience:** No experience required.**License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.ARRT(RT)(T) certification required within 6 months of hire.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Demonstrates skill in applying principles of radiation therapy and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients and medical ethics.* Applies core knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology related to radiation therapy and radiologic technologies associated with imaging specialty credentialed to perform.* Demonstrates ability and skill to apply theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation.* Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.* Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.* Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs.* Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.* Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.* Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.* Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and patient populations served* Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments #J-18808-Ljbffr