Radiation Therapist PRN Day Shift

It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

403-B Retirement Plan

Whole Person Well‑being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

PRN

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Evaluates prescribed imaging and makes requested changes within 24 hours, accurately documenting treatment information in the patient electronic record and utilizing the record and verify system.

Reviews all new starts for consistency prior to treatment, verifying patient positioning and field orientation, and checking the record and verify system for prescription, treatment parameters, doses, treatment accessories, and monitor units.

Performs morning Quality Assurance (QA) on the treatment unit, assessing whether all equipment is operating according to physics policy and calling the appropriate person immediately after equipment malfunctions.

Assists in maintaining department supplies and provides supervised education experiences for students that fulfill curriculum requirements of the academic institution.

As required by facility, participates in after hours on‑call coverage, maintains competency with afterhours treatment coverage, performs 2D treatment calculations, and works with minimal direction and supervision.

Verifies the physician’s prescription and treatment parameters daily to ensure accurate treatment of the patient in accordance with the prescription and treatment plan.

Assesses patients’ needs and actively seeks to resolve any potential problems or conflicts, consulting with the chief therapist/supervisor as necessary.

Performs all aspects of CT Simulation, including administering contrast agents during simulation localization under the direction of a physician or non‑physician practitioner.

Immediately reports and documents adverse reactions to the managing physician and site leaders.

Computer literate [Required]

Proficiency in Electronic Health Records and record and verify systems [Required]

Knowledge of anatomical structures for localization [Required]

Technical skills to accomplish treatment plans proposed by Radiation Oncologists [Required]

Ability to learn and use Radiation Therapy software packages [Required]

Quick adaptability to departmental policies and procedures [Required]

Proficient in the use of Linear Accelerator, Treatment Planning Simulator, and patient tracking and scheduling systems [Required]

Excellent clerical skills for record keeping [Required]

Knowledge of radiobiology, doses to critical structures, and lymphatics for spread of disease [Required]

Familiarity with a range of medical devices and systems including patient dose monitors, portal imaging systems, and patient immobilization devices [Required]

Fluent in the English language and able to comprehend both written and verbal instructions [Required]

Organizational, interpersonal, and customer relations skills [Required]

Competence in grammar, spelling, keyboarding, and computer usage [Required]

Bachelor’s [Preferred]

Field of Study:
Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program [Required]

Work Experience:
1+ year of experience as a radiation therapist [Preferred]

Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Registered Technologist - Therapy (R.Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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