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Radiation Therapist (Augusta, GA) - PRN
Radiation Therapist (Augusta, GA) - PRNWellstar Health Systems, Inc. • Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Radiation Therapist (Augusta, GA) - PRN

Radiation Therapist (Augusta, GA) - PRN

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. • Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary :

The Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Participates in Quality Control monitoring.

  • a. Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
  • b. Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
  • c. Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • d. Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
  • e. Recognizes own limitations and / or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
  • f. Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P / P) for documentation.
  • g. Educates patient / family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
  • h. Follows P / P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
  • i. Follows P / P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer.

Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups

  • a. Simulates new patients and / or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.
  • b. Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made.
  • Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.

  • a. Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
  • b. Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
  • c. Practices universal precautions.
  • d. Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
  • e. Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible
  • Miscellaneous items

  • a. Will do other tasks as assigned
  • b. Participates in on-call rotation
  • c. Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

    Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

    Required Minimum Education :

  • Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy required
  • Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

    All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

  • ARRT Radiation Therapy
  • Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
  • Required Minimum Experience :

    Two years of experience in Radiation Therapy preferred

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    Radiation Therapist Prn • Augusta, Georgia, United States of America