Radiation Therapist, Per diem

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy accurately as prescribed and planned by the physician.
• Demonstrate effective written communication skills; Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
• Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification.
• Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.
• Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment, and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment.
• Reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
• Observe the clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient, use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications, unusual reactions, and events to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist. Report any falls or injuries to the proper personnel immediately according to hospital policy and file reports accordingly.
• Utilize treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment.
• Safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines. Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Observe patient during treatment using both audible and visual methods.
• Prepare room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, bolus, lead protection devices, etc.
• Perform machine safety checks and/or warm up procedures; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority. Be able to perform all necessary machine and treatment QA.
• Construct immobilization devices and employ custom blocking techniques that are conducive to the prescribed radiation therapy.
• Utilize sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Required:
• Delivers the prescribed dose of radiation to the correct patient in the correct area.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the operations and use of the equipment assigned to including accessories.
• Experience using Cone Beam CT for patient alignment and a strong knowledge of human anatomy related to a CT scan.
• Records necessary information in electronic chart thoroughly and correctly including but not limited to imaging, instructions, and notations.
• Captures proper daily technical charges every day.
• Preferred:
• Equipment experience: Varian (TrueBeam), ARIA, and Siemens CT.

Required Qualifications

• Therapists must be ARRT certified.
• Must be licensed by the Oregon State Board of Medical Imaging at time of hire date.
• Must have and maintain AHA CPR certification at time of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years or more experience working in the field post-graduation.