Radiation Therapist

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

82d•$36 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision but according to established procedures, treats patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients, administers treatments and monitors patient during therapy sessions in order to ensure patient comfort and be alert for changes in condition.

Requirements

2 year training program in radiation therapy
Registered in radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Licensed by State of Maryland
Heart Saver (CPR Certification).
Thorough knowledge of equipment operations, radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance and patient care technique

Responsibilities

Reviews patients' treatment charts for prescription, monitor units, prescribed dose and set up parameters to accurately deliver a course of radiation therapy.
Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medial staff, and coworkers on a consistent basis.
Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan. Provides safety and patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration. Recognized deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the chief therapist/ physicist.
Assures the quality of treatment delivery throughout the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records.
Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.
Performs as needed in all treatment procedures.
Assumes responsibility for quality assurance of the treatment machine under the direction of the medical physicist and department manager.
Produces electronic portal images/imaging as scheduled Adjust treatment fields as indicated. Completes the daily treatment schedule. Maintains an accurate record of procedures including billing information and codes.
Attends chart rounds and or QI meetings at the direction of the Chief Therapist.
Provides rotating on call for treatment of emergency patients Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am – 4:00pm. Flexibility to work outside of regularly scheduled office hours to provide patient care.
Participate in RQI program at GBMC hospital.