Radiation Therapist

Bayfront Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist provides patients with the planned course of treatment prescribed by Radiation Oncologists. This pool/PRN position is based at Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, in the Oncology Radiation department and works the day shift. The therapist follows treatment parameters established during simulation and treatment planning, coordinates care across Radiation Oncology and other departments, reinforces patient education, and documents treatment and related patient information. Flexibility in work hours and assigned location is essential to accommodate patient and departmental needs.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
For new graduates: hold a current temporary Florida Radiologic Technologist License or provide proof of application, contingent on successfully passing the certification exam within 90 days of hire.
Be ARRT registered or registry eligible.
Maintain current BCLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Implement patients’ planned courses of treatment as prescribed by Radiation Oncologists.
Follow predetermined treatment parameters established during patient simulation and treatment planning.
Coordinate scheduling, planning, evaluation, and implementation of treatment with areas throughout Radiation Oncology.
Coordinate multidisciplinary continuity of care with departments within and outside UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health.
Reinforce patient education concerning diet and side-effect management.
Consult the appropriate department about patient concerns outside the therapist’s expertise.
Provide daily patient-related activities as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
Assist with equipment maintenance by promptly reporting malfunctions and unsafe conditions to the Chief Radiation Therapist or Chief of Physics.
Document treatment data, patient well-being, charges, and scheduled procedures to support continuity of care.
Follow governmental statutes and regulations governing the application of ionizing radiation at state and federal levels.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Complete continuing education requirements established by professional and state licensure organizations.
Adjust work hours and assigned location to accommodate patient and departmental needs.
Participate in community service and center-wide educational events.
Provide appropriate care according to the age and specific needs of assigned patients.