PRN Radiation Therapist

Wellstar Health System•Dallas, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia, is seeking a PRN Staff Radiation Therapist for the Radiation Oncology Department. The position works as needed during the day shift. The therapist applies ionizing radiation to a diverse patient population according to the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription and instructions. The role requires operating radiation-producing equipment with appropriate radiation safety measures and performing complex, precise technical procedures. The therapist delivers prescribed treatment, assesses patients and provides age-appropriate care, documents in the Electronic Medical Record, educates patients and families, and follows physician and physicist instructions. The role also includes patient simulation and setup, scheduling, safety procedures, equipment warm-ups, participation in an on-call rotation, and serving as a clinical instructor for RTT and RTR students. The position complies with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
Required ARRT Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) certification.
Required Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I) certification.
Demonstrated ability to treat and simulate patients.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in Radiation Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in quality-control monitoring and deliver consistent, precise therapy to designated treatment areas.
Assess patients and perform procedures and specialty care appropriate to the patient's age, including adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Document care appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Assist others and take on additional tasks as needed; recognize limitations and seek assistance when necessary.
Report adverse reactions to the physician immediately and follow documentation policies and procedures.
Educate patients and families about expected side effects and the use of blocks, wedges, and other treatment aids.
Follow policies and procedures to ensure treatment is precise and consistent with physician prescriptions and physicist instructions in the chart or computer.
Complete patient setups correctly, including simulating new patients or new treatment fields according to the physician's written order in the EMR.
Schedule patients appropriately and notify them of changes before those changes are made.
Assess patient mobility, manage mobility needs appropriately, and review the EMR for fall precautions.
Wear radiation safety badges and practice universal precautions.
Participate in daily warm-up procedures to ensure equipment output is within tolerances.
Notify the manager promptly about discrepancies and materials or equipment that need repair or replacement.
Participate in the on-call rotation.
Serve as an active clinical instructor for RTT and RTR students, evaluating them and providing feedback to students and the Clinical Advisor.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.