Radiation Therapist (Augusta, GA) - PRN

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

Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.

Miscellaneous items

Performs other duties as assigned

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

Required Minimum Education :

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Required Minimum Experience :

Two years of experience in Radiation Therapy preferred

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