Radiation Therapist - PRN/Casual

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Work Schedule: This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Administer, monitor and document the prescribed course of treatment from the Radiation Oncologist.
Administers prescribed radiation therapy treatment in an efficient and courteous manner (60%)

Escorts customer to and from the treatment room in a timely manner and administers treatment delivery as prescribed by physician.
Ensures information recorded in the chart is appropriate, accurate and legible, including documentation in Aria and Cerner (i.e. orders, QCL's and charges).
Explains the treatment procedure, answers appropriate questions and directs the customer to other support staff when appropriate.
Competent in all aspects of Aria and Cerner (i.e. entering and scheduling new patients, enter and print daily charges and schedules accurately)
Assures quality delivery of care to the customers. (Performs weekly chart checks noting upcoming changes in the customer care plan.
Performs equipment quality checks daily to assure performance within designated parameters.
Stay current with all aspects of billing in accordance with the state guidelines.
Communicates effectively with customer, clinical staff and others. (Evaluates the customer's general health daily through observation and dialogue with open-ended questions.
Communicates information to the nurse, and/or physician, and about the customer as required or appropriate, including side effects, reactions and dietary needs.
Shows respect for others by listening attentively and receptively (i.e. direct eye contact and body language)
Maximizes efficiency of workflow daily to accommodate the needs of the clinic. (Anticipates upcoming schedule needs (i.e. blocks, films) and initiates preparation efforts, including the scheduling of patients and fabricating cerrobend blocks.
Assures cooperative measures are taken during workday for fair distribution of tasks.
Fulfills clinical obligations before addressing personal calls or activities
Gathers all available data necessary to assure accurate treatment prior to delivery.
Demonstrates ability to analyze whether treatment data information matches prescription (i.e. entering verification notes, table parameters, approving fields, waving out port films, adding set-up notes).
Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate respect and cooperate with lead therapist. (Addresses supervising therapist with concerns related to clinical duties and responsibilities in a professional manner.
Follows guidelines and procedures as communicated by lead therapist.
Reports any appropriate clinical updates or changes to lead therapist in a timely manner.
Adheres to departmental policies and procedures (2.5%)
Attends mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures, and as directed by lead therapist.
Provides appropriate care to the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Age Specific Criteria".
Communicates all treatment errors and patient injuries to physician and physics staff as soon as discovered, and fill out a variance report if indicated.
This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Bachelor's of Science Radiation Therapy certification program required.
Approximately 6-12 months of on the job experience preferable to gain knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Iowa Medical Radiographer (RAD.American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography (R) required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy (T) required.
Must be certified at the time of hire according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.

~ Knowledge in Radiation Therapy principles and practices required.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Physical Activity
Keyboarding/typing
Seeing/Visual
Explosives (pressurized gas)
Electrical Shock/Static

Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
Equipment/Machinery/Tools
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.