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Radiation Therapist I - $10K Sign on Bonus

Radiation Therapist I - $10K Sign on Bonus

Memorial Healthcare SystemPembroke Pines, FL, United States
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Summary :

Under the general direction of the Chief Therapist, the Radiation Therapist contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit, to the quality of patient care and supports the institutional philosophy. The Radiation Therapist is technically competent at the entry level and interacts with other areas of the department. Applies ionizing radiation to the patient, as instructed and prescribed by the physician according to departmental standards, state guidelines, and Memorial Healthcare System’s policy and procedures. As designated, acts as a Charge Therapist and coordinates technical activities and acts as the point person in the absence of the Chief Therapist.

Required :

  • Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
  • ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT)
  • BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD)

Responsibilities :

  • Reviews physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan. Educates patient regarding procedures to ensure patient's understanding.
  • Assists patient and family with any problems or concerns and to refers to proper resource personnel.
  • Identifies and reports potential liabilities and risks management to Chief Therapist.
  • Performs CT-Sim procedures and documents accurately.
  • Executes simulations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
  • Prepares room and equipment properly for each simulation and monitors patient.
  • Performs special procedures (4D CT Respiratory Gating, HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT, Oral and IV Contrast, Urethrogram) and monitors patient for adverse reactions and quickly seeks assistance of a nurse or physician.
  • Completes treatment documentation.
  • Prepares room and equipment properly for each treatment. Performs imaging (CBCT, KV, MV, respiratory gating) as ordered, to position patient.
  • Analyzes results, identifies issues and takes appropriate action including repositioning patient and repeating procedure to deliver therapy according to treatment plan.
  • Performs special procedure treatments (HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT) and completes treatment documentation.
  • Manages patient scheduling in a technical area including simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs to avoid delays and or interruptions.
  • Participates in scheduled rotations in all department equipment, serves as emergency on call therapist, and as needed, rotates between both Radiation Oncology departments.
  • Maintains flexibility and assumes all other additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Serves as resource to radiation therapy students by role modeling professional behaviors, instructing, assessing, and evaluating.
  • Stocks and stores appropriate supplies in technical areas. Informs Chief Therapists when supplies are needed.
  • Completes monthly department data logs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Performs appropriate quality control warm-up procedures on equipment.
  • Troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions to chain of command.
  • Collaborates with Physicians, Physicists, Dosimetrist, Chief Radiation Therapist in simulation or clinical setup process.
  • Presents set up questions and solutions while utilizing Crew Resource Management Principles and Practices. Observes all established radiation safety measures (ALARA).
  • Manages patient documentation in Aria for team communication, charge capture and billing reconciliation. Prepares the treatment record information for setup and treatment.
  • Accurately performs weekly chart checks and QA audits at end of treatment through Encounters in Aria EMR. Accurately captures and reviews charges for treatment and simulation procedures.
  • Required Work Experience : Less than 1 year of work experience required.

    Required Education : Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program with an Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences with Radiation Therapy Certification.

    Additional Credential Info : ARRT Registered Technologist- Radiation Therapy or ARRT Board Eligible and must pass within one (1) month of starting the position.

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