Radiation Therapist-Registry Eligible

Job Description:

The Registry Eligible Radiation Therapist works under the license of a supervising Radiation Therapist and is responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes in accordance with the prescription of the Radiation Oncologist. This position is accountable for the simulation of patients in preparation of radiation therapy, basic patient care, and education.

Essential Functions

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan.
• Charts all simulation and treatment summaries. Documents and delivers prescribed radiation therapy.
• Perform simulation procedures, prepare immobilization devices.
• Obtains accurate measurements, contours, and other information as needed for dosimetry purposes.
• Performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures, evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations.
• Performs in adherence to strict radiation safety guidelines.
• Assists in clinical training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Responsible for basic patient care during patient delivery, assists with patient education, observes and monitors day-to-day clinical progress of patients for signs of treatment symptoms.
• Provides accurate daily billing information for all treatment related procedures.
• Responsible for scheduling and treating patients in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

• Clinical Processes
• Patient Care
• Communication
• Oncology
• Decision-Making
• Relationship development
• Problem Solving
• Empathy
• Flexibility

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited radiation therapy program
• ARRT board certified in Radiation Therapy within 6 months of hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Current licensure in state of practice as Radiologic Technologist withing 6 months of hire date.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$38.77 - $59.82

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