Radiation Therapist Cancer Center PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health•Woodway, TX

About The Position

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. Job Summary The Radiation Therapist, supervised by a Radiation Oncologist, performs radiation therapy on patients. This is done as requested by a physician or licensed provider, following established protocols.

Requirements

Able to perform high-quality radiation therapy procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
Provide services quickly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Able to perform tasks alone without the need for routine oversight.
Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Able to effectively administer first aid and use the emergency cart.
Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for these age groups: newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.
Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Able to take calls, if required.
ARRT-T Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T).

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality radiation therapy procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
Use AIDET to communicate with patients. Identify patient service needs, ensure the correct exam is performed, and build rapport with patients and others.
Instructs and communicates with patients and their families about the test. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
Prepare the patient and area for the procedure. Position the patient, adjust immobilization devices, and move equipment into position. Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment performance. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documents like requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
Maintain medical imaging records in the correct system. Follow department policies and standards for timely interpretation.