Radiation Therapist 1

Fairview Health Services • Woodbury, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our St. John's Hospital team. Staff radiation administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Position Details:
0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period)
day shift
no weekends

Requirements

• A.A./A.S. for radiation therapy
• Successful radiation therapy school completion
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
• ARRT registration in radiation therapy or be registry-eligible by completing the appropriate school of radiation therapy through an accredited program. Continuing education in radiation therapy field and must continue to hold ARRT registry within 90 Days
• ARRT (T) Qualification Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Nice To Haves

• B.S./B.A. for radiation therapy
• 1 year experience
• ARRT Radiology Tech

Responsibilities

• Patient Treatment Management
• Continuously acts in the best interest of the patient under departmental guidelines
• Verifies correct patient prior to each procedure
• Delivers precise and efficient ionizing radiation treatment to the patient as prescribed by the radiation oncologist and established practices and policies of the department.
• Prepares and educates patients and families for simulation and treatment
• Schedules and maintains patients for treatment courses and notify appropriate individuals, including if need be other departments
• Provides physical support while patients are under the supervision of the radiation therapist
• Observes and reassures patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician
• Records all treatment deliveries in patient’s electronic medical record. Maintains patient treatment record and quality checklist
• Takes all necessary photos of the patient for the permanent treatment record
• Reports and files a report of any treatment errors to the physics department and radiation oncologist
• Prepares and keeps stock of the treatment rooms
• Acts as liaison within the department to proper communication
• Follows principles of ALARA at all times within the radiation therapy department
• Notifies patients of delay in treatment due to machine malfunction
• Performs weekly chart checks, audits billing charges and export of charges
• Radiation Therapy Equipment and Technology
• Follows established procedures to operate linear accelerator and accessories, block fabrication, related EMR’s.
• Performs basic dosimetric calculations
• Daily QA and accesses radiation therapy equipment for malfunction and reports them as necessary
• Trains students of radiation therapy
• Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards
• Prepares and constructs equipment such as immobilization devices as needed or prescribed by the physician. Prepares and keeps stock of the simulation and treatment rooms.
• Reviews and practices all policies and procedures within the department.
• Operates specified equipment within the radiation therapy department. Records and verify computer system, CT simulation, 3D positional tracking
• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription. Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification of patient
• Helps physicians, physicists, and dosimetrists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy
• Perform portal dosimetry QA at the direction of the physicist
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures for each machine and if needed turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur
• Understand the safety protocols related to contrast

Benefits

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
• Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees