Radiation Therapist needed ASAP

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, a staff Radiation Therapist 1 will perform high quality and technical Radiation Therapy related duties that support comprehensive patient care. These duties include direct and indirect patient care, assisting in special procedures, and participation in the clinical supervision of Radiation Therapy students. Demonstrates outstanding customer service and the key behaviors Standards of Professional Behavior? All duties must be performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Radiation Therapist staff may be assigned to any of the YNHH Radiation Oncology locations. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities

• The Radiation Therapist utilizes the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation while caring for our patients, maintaining confidentiality and dignity.
• The Radiation Therapist provides safe, effective evidence-based care tailored to the individual needs of the patient and family. As a core member of the RT delivery team, the Radiation Therapist verbally reinforces the Radiation Oncologists advice to patients regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
• Perform Time Outs at key points of the Radiation Therapy Treatment procedure to ensure that the correct site and treatment is performed on the correct patient using the correct equipment, technique, and daily dose.
• Demonstrates the ability to navigate the hospital electronic medical record and department record and verify system for the purpose of verifying patients/treatment plan parameters, scheduling patient appointments, and assigning appropriate billing codes.
• Performs all technical duties according to department policy and procedure.
• Employee is required to be available for emergency and weekend call, as required and scheduled for patient care.
• Detects and immediately reports equipment malfunction to the Lead or Chief Therapist, Chief Medical Physicist, and Engineer.
• Operates all therapeutic equipment according to manufacturer's standards and departmental policy.
• Attentive to patient needs and concerns by continuous monitoring of the patient?Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with nursing team to ensure a full understanding of the patient functional mobility assessment tool and mobilizes patients using appropriate mechanical assistive devices, such as lifts and lateral transfer devices, during the provision of patient care and communicating to all team members.
• Other duties as assigned by Chief Therapist: Chart Rounds, Committee meetings and projects.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and adaptable in managing diverse clinical situations.
• Maintains Connecticut licensure and professional status as a member of the ARRT, as documented in employee records.
• Delivers excellence in patient care through compliance with all patient safety and regulatory initiatives.
• Actively communicates with physics, dosimetry, and nursing as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
• Actively participates in the training of students in the School of Radiation Therapy, working with the Program Director to teach and review students appropriately.
• Assumes responsibility for students in the treatment room, actively teaching clinical techniques.
• Conducts student clinical rotation evaluations, observed by clinical supervisor and/or Program Director.
• Graduation from an approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology; T. registration and CT Licensure required. New Graduate in radiation therapy/1-5 yrs. experience in radiation therapy. 1-5 years of clinical radiation therapy experience preferred. New Graduates are encouraged to apply.

Intense concentration, attention to detail with computers and devices that are used within the Radiation Oncology Department. Working on equipment with lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy objects. Must be prepared to work overtime, holidays and weekends, as needed.- Must be prepared to work and excel in a stressful, complex, and demanding team environment with varying workload, necessitating varying working hours.- Works with ionizing radiation, radioactive isotopes, MR, computers, cancer patients, both adults and children, and their families.- Physical demands include but not limited to:- Lifting and repositioning patients, using mechanical assistive devices.-