Radiation Therapist, Full-Time, Days

Radiation Therapy Technician

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Performs simulations and radiation therapy treatments as directed by the Radiation Oncologist in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsible for interpreting the treatment plan, administering safe and accurate radiation therapy treatments, performing simulations, maintaining accurate setup and treatment records, ensuring proper charge capture/billing documentation, and scheduling with the patient's needs in consideration to optimize workflow and efficiency.

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Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Interprets and delivers prescribed courses of radiation therapy. Prepares treatment room and equipment according to the prescription and simulation, verifying parameters. Acquires and analyzes radiographic images for precise treatment volume alignment, patient positioning, and image quality.
• Performs both clinical and computed tomography (CT) based simulations to aid in tumor localization as indicated by the radiation oncologist. Fabricates immobilization and treatment devices to ensure reproducibility and accurate treatment delivery. Prepares and administers contrast agents as prescribed
• Maintains appropriate simulation and treatment delivery records and data. Performs daily charge capture and billing documentation review.
• Monitors and assesses patients during course of treatment for any reactions and/or changes in physical or mental performance. Reports any changes to the appropriate level of care for further assessment. Provides patient education and reinforces advice given to the patient by the physician and other care team members regarding skin care, diets, and/or reactions to treatment or care.
• Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained to support simulation and treatment delivery.
• Executes morning quality assurance (QA) procedures and warm-up on both simulation and treatment machines and devices. Report any deviations from accepted tolerances to manager and/or physics.
• Adheres to departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care. Ensures all regulatory, state, and accrediting agency standards and requirements are maintained. Complies with organizational training requirements.
• Participates in the department's quality assurance programs and in continuous quality improvement initiatives. Observe radiation safety measures for patients and team members.
• Participates in call duties for emergent and non-emergent clinical situations, aids in mold-room tasks, and other duties, as assigned.
• Supports training and oversight of radiation therapy students within the guidelines of their respective program and in accordance with department policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Associate degree
• Experience - No previous experience required. Prior experience in a progressive radiation oncology department preferred.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - ARRT (T) License; or Board Eligible (must receive ARRT (T) within one year of hire
• Successful completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• For team members performing work in South Carolina only: South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgement in the application and delivery of ionizing radiation.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities, volumes, work environments, and schedules while maintaining a high degree of focus and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of special procedures including, but not limited to: SRS, SRT, SBRT, SGRT, pediatric and adult anesthesia cases, TBI, craniospinal (CNS), and brachytherapy procedures. - Preferred

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Location: 7 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility: Richland Hospital

Department: Radiation Therapy - CIR