Position
Objective : Administers daily
external beam therapy to patients. Accurately documents clinical
progress and dosage consistent with established quality
standards.
Essential Job
Duties :
Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions
Plans and
executes proper simulation, as designed by the physician, with
assistance.
Understands and implements
appropriate use of immobilization
devices.
Provides Port films consistent with
established quality standards
Monitors patients
for adverse reactions. Notifies physician and implements
appropriate interventions, as
directed.
Monitors effective functioning of
equipment on a daily basis, reports malfunctioning to the physicist
and / or manager. Oversees the daily warm up and safety checks on all
equipment.
Adheres to general safety, infection
control, and radiation safety standards; wears protective equipment
as required.
Performs duties according to
established standards for all age
groups.
Confers with supervisor as needed to
recommend changes, report problems, and provide feedback to improve
patient care, technical quality, safety, and clerical
functions.
Provides reassurance to patients and
families, explains procedures, instructs regarding home care during
treatment per physicians orders, and provides general information
to patients and families.
Maintains current
license and participates in applicable educational activities on a
regular
basis.
Educational / Experience
Requirements : Graduate
from an AMA approved program in Radiation Therapy
Technology.
Must be able to interact smoothly
and effectively with people and demonstrate excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
Must be able to
demonstrate calm, polite and flexible behavior under stressful
conditions.
Due to physical demands of the
position, must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must
not have any disciplinary actions within the past 12 months for
promotion to this level.
Two years full-time
clinical experience as a radiation
therapist.
Must meet all CME requirements for
State and
ARRT.
Required
License / Certifications :
Certification
from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in
Radiation Therapy. Current Maryland State License with current
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
certification.
Working
Conditions, Equipment, Physical
Demands :
There is a reasonable
expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to
blood-borne pathogens.
Physical
Demands
The
physical demands and work environment that have been described are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
The above job
description is an overview of the functions and requirements for
this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive
list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your
supervisor may assign other duties as deemed
necessary.
Pay
Range
$38.96 — $58.44
USD
Luminis
Health Benefits Overview :
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
(with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in
a calendar year)
Assistance Benefits
Program
full-time employees
Employee Assistance Programs and more
based on employment
status
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Radiation Therapist • Lanham, MD, US