Radiation Therapist- PRN

Patient Care

• Check calculations and simulation sheets for accuracy before the first treatment.
• Initial the calculation sheet and document verification in the treatment chart.
• Ensure presence of signed consent forms, face photos, and simulation pictures.
• Review simulation film before the first treatment.
• Record initial set-up date on treatment parameters sheets and report deviations.
• Take initial port film on the first treatment if treatment blocks are available.
• Verify immobilization, laser lines, marks, and treatment parameters daily.
• Place accurate legible increases in the chart after each treatment.
• Make corrections with a single straight line through the incorrect entry and write the correct entry neatly above.
• Check the dose in the chart with the record and verify system daily.
• Review charts weekly for diagrams, photographs, weekly separation checks, and total dose column.
• Place an entry in the chart indicating a weekly chart check and a check mark in the total dose column.
• Place tattoos on patients except whole brain patients during the second week of treatment.
• Schedule simulations through Kelly as needed for patients under treatment.
• Remove port film jackets and take them for filing on Fridays.

Equipment and Maintenance

• Responsible for daily equipment warm-ups and maintenance/quality control.
• Perform machine output checks, patient safety checks, and basic machine maintenance.

Simulation

• Knowledgeable about simulation procedures including patient set-ups, immobilization, and shielding devices.
• Ensure accurate and complete capture of appropriate procedure and charges daily.
• Must be familiar with routine diagnostic radiography and procedures to provide back-up coverage.

Know How

• Job Knowledge:
• Requires an Associates Degree of Applied Science or certificate in Radiological Technology with a certificate in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists in the specific discipline of Radiation Therapy.
• Maintain licensure by the State of Mississippi.
• Maintain CPR Certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of serving adult and geriatric populations.

Requirements

• Licenses:
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support.
• Education:
• Associates or higher degree.