Radiation Therapist

Job Description

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Job Description Summary :

This position will deliver Radiation Therapy Treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Prepares patients for a course of Radiation Therapy inclusive of simulation, dose calculations and acquiring of treatment parameters. This is an all new Oncology Facility at Grant Hospital. The Team utilizes Aria Charting and has a Varian Truebeam on site.

• The schedule for this position will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-4 : 30pm.

Responsibilities And Duties :

35%

Administers Radiation Therapy treatments on a daily basis.

20%

Maintains daily record of treatment, inclusive of daily dosages and calculations and other necessary treatment records.

5%

Performs simulations, acquires treatment parameters, patient contours and dose calculations.

10%

Therapists who are scheduled to work 80 hours per pay, may be required to be on-call for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

10%

Maintains patient schedules for In-Patients and Out-Patients communicates frequently with families and hospital personnel to maintain schedule coordination and accommodate patients as best as possible.

10%

Monitors patient Condition and progress on a daily basis. i.e., patient weighs, skin care, reaction, etc. .

5%

Assists Radiation Oncologist in performance of Brachytherapy procedures. Oversees and directs clinical activities of Radiation Therapy Technology students. Provides clinical insight to Radiologic Technology students, nursing students, etc. as needed.

5%

Participates in Department Clinical QA activities, new patient conference, tumor board and QRM.

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate's Degree (Required)ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Additional Job Description :

Registered with the ARRT and licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, graduate of approved Radiation Therapy Technology Training Program. BLS Certification

Work Shift : Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

24

Department

Radiation Oncology

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