Radiation Therapist
Ochsner Health
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job applies ionizing radiation to oncology patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Maintains accurate treatment records, processes orders for specific exams required during treatment, acts as a liaison between the physician, patient and patient's family, and monitors patient for any adverse reactions during radiation therapy. Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned area. The Radiation Therapist demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice.
Sign-On Bonus Available
Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible candidates!
Referral Bonus Available
Up to $5,000 referral bonus available to eligible candidates!
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Education
Required - Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology
Work Experience
Required - None
Preferred - Experience in the fabrication of contours, cases and patient immobilization devices.
Certifications
Required - Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 90 days of hire
Licensed in the state of practice by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners within 90 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software programs specific to role.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
Understanding of all utilized equipment, its use and care.
Ability to chart accurately and maintain all data pertinent to patient's therapy and care.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Extensive knowledge of radiation therapy concepts, applications and administration.
Job Duties
Administers radiation therapy to patients in accordance with prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist
Documents port films and treatment chart
Requests specific exams required during the course of therapy such as simulations for field changes and boost fields within the time frame required to assure a smooth, uninterrupted course of therapy
Maintains a daily patient treatment schedule
Performs quality control duties and performs weekly chart checks
Performs daily treatment machine quality assurance
Documents and submits all billing on patients under treatment on a daily basis
Exhibits flexibility in scheduling and staffing practices to accommodate needs of the department
Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)
Good manual dexterity is necessary in working with a wide range of materials such as plaster, metal alloys, and immobilization devices.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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