Radiation Therapist (Float) - PRN

Dayton Physicians Network•Middletown, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist provides safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment as prescribed by the physicians and documents patient’s daily statistical information. This is a PRN (as needed) position with a schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with no weekends, evenings, or holidays. The role emphasizes work-life balance and adherence to Dayton Physicians Network's core values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence with Innovation, Service through Collaboration). Employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, smile, make eye contact, listen patiently, give full attention, explain delays, and empathize with patients and families.

Requirements

High school diploma
Graduate of AMA approved school in radiation therapy
Current Ohio Department of Health Radiologic license
Current ARRT license
CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

2-3 years previous Radiation Therapist experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience working with a Practice Management system.

Responsibilities

Operates the linear accelerator and delivers on a planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision and monitors the accuracy of delivery.
Positions patient according to setup instructions determined in the simulator, using special devices where applicable.
Reports any unusual reactions or patient concerns to the physician, withholding treatment if deemed necessary by the physician.
Checks daily treatment record for special instructions or procedural changes.
Thoroughly educates patients and/or family on the radiation therapy procedures the patient will receive.
Performs a “Time Out” to make sure the correct patient is being treated.
Performs a “Chart Check” prior to any new treatment fields: verifies the prescription has been approved and all pertinent treatment information is accurately documented.
Takes photographs of set-ups when applicable and documents them in Aria.
Maintains daily treatment schedule, ensuring efficient patient flow.
Notify appropriate personnel for transportation arrangements when necessary.
Checks billing daily to ensure the correct physician and codes have been sent through.
Performs simulation in accordance with simulation policy & physician’s instructions.
Performs imaging procedures prescribed by the physician; makes any changes requested but the physician if a film is rejected.
Performs daily quality assurance check on the machine each morning: document all parameters and notify physics if any parameters are out of range.
Follow all radiation safety measures for patient and personnel as specified by the radiation safety officer.
Notify appropriate personnel when equipment is in need of repair or when supplies run low.
Follow all health care privacy and safety rules and adheres to Dayton Physicians Core Values.
Other duties as assigned.