Radiation Therapist I - Operations Medical Group

Advocate Health • Rome, GA

29d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist I - Operations is responsible for delivering and recording radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. This role involves close collaboration with the medical team to review patient setups, select treatment devices, and verify treatment plans. The therapist performs daily quality assurance on equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions, and initiates corrective measures. They are also responsible for entering and maintaining patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records, managing patient appointment schedules, and ensuring proper charge capture. Additionally, the role includes performing CT simulations, cutting blocks, making custom immobilization devices, and completing monitor unit calculations when necessary. The position requires performing various patient positioning and transporting duties, which involve lifting, pushing, and pulling with proper technique, and demonstrating age-appropriate patient care skills.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
• Radiation Therapy (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiation Therapy or related field.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of treatment planning and treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of record and verify system, radiation oncology equipment and electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex radiation therapy principles. Ability to adapt to various instrumentation and adjusting techniques.
• Competent with general radiation equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of electronic health records.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Utilize proper body mechanics.
• Must stand/walk 95% of the time as well as lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist.
• Works closely with the medical team to review images and port films for patient set ups, selection of treatment devices and verification.
• Performs daily quality assurance (QA) on equipment prior to treatment. Recognizes equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots, initiates appropriate corrective measures, and reports irregularities.
• Enters and maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records.
• Maintains patient appointment schedule and ensures proper charge capture for treatments.
• Performs conventional and computed tomography (CT) simulation in preparation for patient treatment; cuts blocks, makes custom immobilization, and completes monitor unit (MU) calculations in absence of Dosimetrist or Physicist.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree