Radiation Therapist-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for accurate administration of ionizing radiation to a prescribed area according to the prescribed dose. Educates and informs patients and their families in all aspects of their radiation treatments and refers them to RN, PA, RD, or MD as indicated. Accurately maintains daily treatment schedule for each patient in assigned area. Verifies the accuracy of daily treatment delivery, and charge capture in MOSAIQ system. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Administers correct daily treatment dose as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist Conduct most treatments independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient’s physician Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription Checks therapy equipment to ensure proper operation and notify ancillary staff of issues timely manner Performs mold room duties and demonstrates use of equipment and safety procedures Cuts, pours, and mounts 4 sets of various blocks Performs basic simulations including Ct/Simulations with little or no assistance Performs basic Dosimetry hand calculations for POP fields, blocked and unblocked Efficiently schedules and maintains daily patient treatment schedule and assists others when feasible Observes and reassure patients during treatment and report to clinic staff as necessary Instructs trains and supervises Radiation Therapy students Other duties as assigned

Requirements

School of Radiation Therapy graduate required
Board certified OR registry eligible by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy required
Candidate is expected to pass the ARRT exam within 1-year of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in demotion status; probation; and/or termination of employment as a Radiation Therapist
CPR certification is required
Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical oncology
Understanding of radiation physics, radiation safety, and basic dosimetry theories
Understanding of safe and proper operation of linear accelerators and simulator equipment
Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions setting up patients for radiation therapy treatments
Ability to work with little supervision and efficiently maintain daily appointment schedule
Ability to communicate with patients from various socio/economic backgrounds and coping abilities, physicians, nurses, and other staff members
Knowledge of growth and development and understand the range of treatment needed for all age groups
Provides care based on the patients’ developmental needs
Understanding of policies regarding Corporate Compliance issues and understands responsibility to report cases fraud and/or abuse
Much standing or walking
Significant bending and lifting required
High visual acuity needed to assess portal images, review documentation, computer work, block fabrication and adjustment
Good audio perception to hear verbal orders, monitor patient audibly and visually during treatments
Ability to read and comprehend technical information
Works with equipment that produces radiation and/or radioactive materials
Works primarily with adult cancer patients, HIV patients and terminally ill patients
Possible contact with infectious blood or body fluids
Ability to work under stressful situations
ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Responsibilities

Administers correct daily treatment dose as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist
Conduct most treatments independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient’s physician
Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription
Checks therapy equipment to ensure proper operation and notify ancillary staff of issues timely manner
Performs mold room duties and demonstrates use of equipment and safety procedures
Cuts, pours, and mounts 4 sets of various blocks
Performs basic simulations including Ct/Simulations with little or no assistance
Performs basic Dosimetry hand calculations for POP fields, blocked and unblocked
Efficiently schedules and maintains daily patient treatment schedule and assists others when feasible
Observes and reassure patients during treatment and report to clinic staff as necessary
Instructs trains and supervises Radiation Therapy students
Other duties as assigned