Radiation Therapist PRN

Job Summary

The Radiation Therapist PRN will administer the actual radiation treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, and using the parameters as calculated by the Medical Physicist and Dosimetrist. The Radiation Therapist is expected to adhere to all standards of practice for the profession.

Qualifications

• (ARRT-R) Radiography(ARRT-T) Radiation Therapy, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

About the Role

We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

What You Will Do in This Role

• Ability to operate a Linear Accelerator safely and accurately.
• Knowledge of anatomy as it relates to radiation therapy.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients and families/significant others.
• Able to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an age appropriate manner.
• Able to schedule and coordinate patient treatments and exams.
• Promotes the use of universal precautions in situations where indicated.
• Aware of patients changing needs as treatment progresses.
• Maintains work area and treatment rooms in ready condition.
• Able to identify potential or actual victims of abuse, and understand proper reporting mechanism.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other education that promotes healthy behaviors, supports recovery, and enables the patient to be involved in decisions regarding their care.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the following age groups: Adult and Geriatric.
• Machine QA and daily warm-up.
• CT Simulator daily warm-up.
• Give patient instructions of Simulation & Treatment procedures.
• Assist with CT scan for patient simulation.
• Demonstrates ability to charge all procedures.
• Perform the following treatment set-ups: Breast-to include 3 fields Pelvis-to include 6 field, 3D, and IMRT Head & Neck, to include IMRT Chest-to include oblique fields Abdomen Brain-to include whole & partial Electron set-up Fabricate immobilization devices-aquaplast, vac-lock
• Demonstrates ability to take port films and electronic portal images.