Radiation Therapist - Full-time

Overview

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Are you positive and compassionate towards others? If yes, then Cancer Partners of Nebraska is the place for you. Since 1997, we have been serving the Lincoln community and beyond focusing on personalized treatment plans. Most recently, we opened the new April Sampson Cancer Center located in south Lincoln, where we provide state of the art technology for patients, including Varian TrueBeams, EDGE Radiosurgical suite, along with additional innovative technologies and service lines.

Cancer Partners of Nebraska is seeking a Radiation Therapist. This position provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standard s. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
• Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
• Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
• Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
• Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
• Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.

Education and Training :

Graduate of accredited radiation therapy technology program

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

Experience :

1 to 2 years at a recognized institution

Knowledge :

Knowledge of and appreciation for a teamwork concept, clinic policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care as it relates to the Radiation Oncology department.

Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques

Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and other regulatory policies

Skills :

Skill in proper equipment use, preventive maintenance and repair

Computer keyboarding skills

Skill in customer service, communications, organization and confidentiality (HIPAA)

Abilities :

Ability to act in a professional and positive manner when interacting with patients

Ability to react calmly and effectively in stressful situations

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing and on the phone in the English language

Schedule :

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Rotating calls on weekend

Full-time

Environmental and Physical Demands

Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting and reaching

Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Frequent standing for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds

Vision must be corrected to 20 / 20 and hearing must be in normal range

Occasional stress related to workload and patients with problems

CPN is an equal opportunity employer.