Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered

Job Duties

• Explains procedures and answers patient questions.
• Schedules treatments in oncology information management system and gives a copy of the schedule to the patient.
• Positions patient for treatment reproducing simulation setup, obtains required imaging and accurately delivers treatment. Is competent in routine and complex studies. Maintains accessory medical equipment such as IVs and oxygen.
• Observes and questions patient concerning nutrition status, side effects, and emotional health. Notifies physician of significant patient problems. Resolves questions concerning patient's prescription with physician.
• Reviews the treatment record in oncology information management system for completeness and accuracy daily. Completes charts and submits appropriate billing.
• Completes necessary quality assurance checklists in oncology information management system. Performs equipment warm-up procedures.
• Maintains treatment machines and accessories. Informs proper personnel of equipment malfunctions. Performs quality control tests of equipment.
• Maintains Radiation Safety requirements and policies with daily patient treatments and activities.
• While on call:- simulates new patients with the aid of the physician.
• Determines optimum fields to cover with proper information.
• Takes treatment field photograph and tattoos approved field.
• Records all information needed for reliable reproduction.
• Enters necessary information into oncology information management system for patient simulation. Interprets appropriate tables to determine dosage for emergency on call cases.
• Calculates number of monitor units or exposure time for each treatment session to achieve prescribed dose for emergency patients.

Requirements

• Education: Graduated from Specialty Training Program
• Certifications: Licensed Radiation Therapist within 3 years of hire - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Experience: Prior experience is not required: two (2) years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduated from Specialty Training Program
• Certifications: Licensed Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years related work experience

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

About Geisinger

We are a leading integrated health system that includes hospitals, a health plan, research and development centers, and schools of medicine and nursing. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.