Radiation Therapist

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Administers radiation therapy treatments under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist. Provides patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients receiving radiation therapy.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy school
• Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible
• Maintain current SC licensure

Responsibilities

• Administers daily prescribed doses of radiation therapy.
• Performs simulations.
• Designs and fabricates treatment devices for immobilization and custom setup.
• Assists with brachytherapy procedures and treatments.
• Works as a team with the staff, communicating pertinent information concerning patient care and treatment, complaints, progress, and changes.
• Detects unsatisfactory setups and/or variations from the planned treatment and report them to the Radiation Oncologist.
• Offers input on treatment setup techniques.
• Assists with dosimetry procedures, such as diode calculations and CT planning.
• Documents daily and cumulative dose data and other treatment information (photos, diagrams, SSDs, etc) thoroughly and precisely.
• Reviews electronic charts regularly for completion and inclusion of all necessary clinical information.
• Reinforces instructions given to patients regarding skin care, site-specific care, and management of symptoms. Monitors patients’ general status for changes. Facilitates further care by the nursing staff and physicians as indicated.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms which need immediate attention by the Radiation Oncologist prior to initiating any further treatment.
• Obtains portal images, verifies agreement with planned port, and makes necessary adjustments as indicated or directed.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work environment and treatment room. Keeps supplies stocked.
• Provides a professional and cheerful work place for the care of oncology patients.
• Captures and reviews charges accurately.
• Performs QA checks. Reports and documents any parameter or situation exceeding acceptable limits with rationale and circumstances. Documents and reports equipment problems and service calls.
• Attends weekly departmental meetings.
• Serves on departmental CQI committee.
• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment to adolescent (13-17 years), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years) patient populations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Able to navigate the hospital's electronic health record (EPIC) when necessary.
• Complete all hospital required testing and training for annual safety and compliance.
• Participate and assist in any DNV or DHEC surveys.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree