Radiation Therapist - PRN

48981224
Overview

This PRN Role supports Dartmouth Cancer Center locations in Lebanon, NH and St Johnsbury, VT.

Treats patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology. Counsels, schedules and maintains detailed records on patient treatment.

Responsibilities

1. Treats patients with the various treatment modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols.
2. Observes and questions patients about their response to treatment. Screens, counsels or directs physical and emotional problems to Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse. Directs patients to nurse for weekly evaluation.
3. Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories are prepared and accounted for.
4. Presents field verification films to MD to verify set-up. Adjusts fields as the Radiation Oncologist directs. Documents and follows through on changes and re-film.
5. Maintains patient treatment records; prepares dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily.
6. Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis.
7. Schedules research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students.
8. Maintains and supplies assigned treatment rooms.
9. Performs a variety of functions to oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a technical resource for students.
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned, including, travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required.
• 1 year experience preferred
  

Required Licensure/Certifications

- ARRT Radiologic Technologist -Radiation Therapy (RT-T) within three months of hire date.
- BLS required within 30 days of hire.
- Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.
- Licensed as Vermont Radiation Therapist at hire

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $38.34/Hr. - $61.34/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 38804

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

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We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

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