RADIATION THERAPIST - ONCOLOGY

Beebe Healthcare • Rehoboth Beach, DE

315d • $35 - $54

About The Position

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence. Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physician according to established standards and practices.

Requirements

• Two years experience as a radiation therapist preferred.
• Completion of course in radiation therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Responsibilities

• Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients.
• Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, patient identification, etc.
• Schedule patients and explain procedure pre- and post-treatment.
• Answer questions and reassure patient.
• Interface with physicist, Dosimetrist and mold tech at initiation of treatment or when required.
• Prepare room and equipment for patient according to the prescription, immobilization devices, field size, treatment devices, distance, lead (Pb), protection devices, etc.
• Transfer patient to treatment couch.
• Be aware of I.V.'s and catheters, etc.
• Withhold treatment if indicated by patient's condition, etc.
• Maintain visual and/or audible contact with patient during treatment.
• Check daily treatment time and deliver prescribed dose.
• Maintain patient markings and change these according to physician's direction.
• Documents daily assessment, treatment record and any other pertinent information.
• Performs weekly check films of all treated areas; process and file same.
• Reinforce recommendations given to the patient by the physician, dietitian, etc.
• Detects, reports and documents equipment malfunction to chief therapist, physicist and/or Radiation Oncologist.
• Documents pertinent information in log book.
• Assist in tumor localization in simulator and works efficiently while performing procedure.
• Obtains patient's consent for procedures when required.
• Exercises sound professional judgment in treatment delivery.
• Positions patient according to the setup instructions while respecting the patient's comfort and modesty.
• Maintain records, reports, files as required.
• Collect statistics as directed.
• Documents pertinent and legible information on the treatment record.
• Maintains visual and audible contact with the patient throughout the treatment and avoids distractions.
• Treats patient with empathy and a caring attitude on a constant basis.
• Schedules patient's appointments with regards to their personal lives and needs.
• Maintains treatment, darkrooms, materials and equipment as needed for patients in a ready state.
• Demonstrates initiative and willingness to assist others when required.
• Utilizes spare time appropriately.

Benefits

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• $10,000.00 Sign-on
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree