PRN Radiation Therapist

3710 Paulding Medical Center, Inc.•Hiram, GA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia, is seeking a PRN Staff Radiation Therapist for its Radiation Oncology Department. 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 using radiation-safety measures and performing complex, precise technical procedures. The position works as-needed hours on the day shift and participates in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
ARRT Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) certification required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS or BLS-I) certification required upon hire.
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 patients’ ages, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Document care appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Provide assistance to others as needed, recognize personal limitations, and seek assistance when appropriate.
Report adverse reactions to the physician immediately and follow policies and procedures for documentation.
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 delivered precisely according to the physician’s prescription and physicist’s instructions in the chart or computer.
Complete patient setups correctly, including simulating new patients or patients with new treatment fields according to the physician’s written order in the EMR.
Schedule patients appropriately and notify them of changes before making those changes.
Follow procedures to ensure the safety of patients and staff, including assessing patient mobility, observing fall precautions, wearing radiation-safety badges, and practicing universal precautions.
Participate in daily warm-up procedures to ensure equipment output is within tolerances.
Notify the manager promptly about discrepancies and items that need repair or replacement.
Participate in the on-call rotation.
Serve as an active student clinical instructor for RTT and RTR students, evaluating them and providing feedback to students and the Clinical Advisor.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.