Radiation Therapist II

American Addiction Centers • Grafton, ND

1d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist II delivers and records complex radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. This role involves close collaboration with the medical team to review images, port films for patient setups, and select treatment devices. The therapist is responsible for performing daily quality assurance (QA) on equipment before treatments, recognizing and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and initiating corrective measures. They also maintain patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records, manage patient appointment schedules, and ensure proper charge capture. Additionally, the Radiation Therapist II performs CT simulations, cuts blocks, makes custom immobilization devices, and completes monitor unit (MU) calculations in the absence of a Dosimetrist or Physicist. This position also involves adopting and championing new technology, serving as a technical resource, and potentially acting as a preceptor for staff. The role contributes to accreditation processes and departmental QA activities, and may lead the development of new competencies or assist with staff competencies. Patient positioning and transporting duties are also part of the role, requiring proper lifting and pushing/pulling techniques. The therapist must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care for all patient populations served.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Radiation Therapy (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiation Therapy or related field.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in a Radiation Therapist position.
• Advanced knowledge of treatment planning and treatment techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of record and verify system, radiation oncology equipment and electronic medical record systems.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex radiation therapy principles and computer techniques for the treatment, image capture, display, and analysis of radiation therapy image data.
• Proficient with general and specialized 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.
• Must be able to: 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.
• Must be able to: 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 complex 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, reports irregularities, and works with clinical engineering to resolve issues.
• 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.
• Rapidly adopts and champions implementation of new technology and techniques; serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for staff.
• Assists with accreditation process and departmental QA activities as assigned; leads the development of a new competency or assists in completion of competencies for other staff.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree