Radiation Therapy Tech - Radiation Oncology - FT Days

About the role

Incumbent is responsible for daily patient treatments & procedures in the linear accelerator, NOMOS, and simulator rooms of Radiation Oncology. Incumbent is responsible for the daily scheduling of patients to ensure an efficient use of the available time slots. Schedules and takes port films on all patients, reviews results with physicians, documents findings, and makes necessary corrections. Responsible for reviewing treatment plan, dosimetry and treatment chart before initial patient treatment. Responsible for the correct operation of radiation therapy equipment, automatic film processors and quality control equipment. Responsible for daily documentation of patient treatment. Responsible for accurate billing of patient. Responsible for notifying physician of any concerns in regard to patient condition during treatment course. Responsible for notifying physicist of any equipment problems in a timely manner. Maintains films and medical records, including purging of files. Carries out and records orders as required by physician prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately operate radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers
• Review treatment plan, dosimetry and treatment chart before initial patient treatment
• Correctly operate the radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers
• Maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Carry out and record orders as required by physician prescriptions
• Notify physician of any concerns in regard to patient condition during treatment course
• Notify physicist of any equipment problems in a timely manner
• Maintain films and medical records, including purging of files
• Accurately bill patient

Requirements

• Proven ability to safely and accurately operate radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers
• ARRT/CRT in Radiation Therapy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiation oncology procedures, radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation protection, anatomy and positioning
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to work “on-call” rotation
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Experience in computer informatics/networking associated with radiation oncology practices
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese

Skills

• Customer service skills appropriate to the job

Benefits

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