Radiation Therapist - Oncology Radiation Therapy - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of equipment operation
• Demonstrates the ability to turn equipment on/off properly and perform quality assurance tests/procedures daily
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment and patient setup problems
• Immediately reports any machine malfunctions or deviations to the physicist and appropriately documents the incident in the machine maintenance log
• Demonstrates the skill and abilities to accurately assess whether or not simulated procedures can be performed or reproduced on the linear accelerator/simulator and modifies setups accordingly
• Able to treat/simulate SRS and SBRT patients
• Able to accurately access and document patient care activities and hospital processes
• Uses computer systems accurately and appropriately
• Monitors simulator/treatment schedule to ensure minimal conflicts
• Accurately charges patients for procedures performed and devices used
• Schedules patient treatment appointments by coordinating with physician and therapist schedules, as well as the patient’s chemotherapy schedule
• Ensures that all patients scheduled have diagnostic films and reports prior to simulation time
• Ensures that patients to be simulated/treated have a signed consent form and positive pathology report in their chart
• Uses accurate and consistent format in documenting setup and machine parameters in the treatment record
• Properly labels all portal films with the appropriate information
• Schedules CT Rad Plans as needed
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret instructions from the Physician, Physicist and Dosimetrist
• Able to take orders from the physician regarding specific patient setups and proceed with the appropriate care
• Involves Physicist or Dosimetrist on complicated and/or non-standard patient setups
• Aids other Radiation Therapists as necessary
• Aids the Radiation Therapist in positioning patient
• Aids in moving the patient to and from the treatment table as necessary
• Communicates with patients and their families in a courteous, friendly and helpful manner
• Receptive to changes in work schedule as indicated, displaying an attitude of professionalism and cooperation
• Willingly assists others as time permits, always using time constructively

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, clinical judgment, and knowledge of Radiation Therapy Theory and Practice
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy / Radiography
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology in the State of Louisiana
• Current BLS certification

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type: Full Time