Radiation Therapist Float

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

• Retirement Plan

(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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