Radiation Therapist - PRN

Surgery Partners Careers • Great Falls, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist administers prescribed radiation therapy treatments under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and in collaboration with the Medical Physicist, Dosimetrist, nursing staff, and other members of the radiation oncology team. Other responsibilities may include performing patient identification and treatment verification, performing image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), applying immobilization and positioning devices, performing image matching and target localization according to department protocols, participating in motion-management techniques, monitoring patients during treatment and responds to urgent clinical situations, documenting treatments accurately in the electronic medical record and collaborating with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Dosimetrist, nursing staff,, and other members of the oncology team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy educational program
• ARRT certification and registration in Radiation Therapy (T), or eligibility for certification/registration as permitted by organizational policy
• Knowledge of radiation therapy principles and treatment techniques
• Knowledge of radiation safety
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of cancer biology/pathology
• Knowledge of treatment planning concepts
• Knowledge of CT simulation
• Knowledge of image-guided radiation therapy
• Knowledge of immobilization and positioning
• Knowledge of motion management
• Knowledge of patient care and assessment
• Knowledge of emergency procedures
• Knowledge of electronic medical record/record-and-verify systems
• Knowledge of quality assurance and incident reporting
• Ability to accurately interpret and follow treatment prescriptions/orders
• Ability to identify discrepancies and stop/escalate treatment when appropriate
• Ability to safely position and immobilize patients
• Ability to operate radiation therapy and imaging equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when consultation/escalation is required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Nice To Haves

• New Graduate/entry level applicants may be considered
• Experience with CT simulation, IGRT, IMRT/VMAT, SBRT/SRS, or other advanced techniques, preferred
• Previous radiation therapy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed radiation therapy treatments
• Perform patient identification and treatment verification
• Perform image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
• Apply immobilization and positioning devices
• Perform image matching and target localization according to department protocols
• Participate in motion-management techniques
• Monitor patients during treatment and responds to urgent clinical situations
• Document treatments accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Dosimetrist, nursing staff, and other members of the oncology team

Benefits

• Excellent nurse to patient ratios
• Culture of teamwork, compassion, and opportunity for professional growth
• Pre-employment screening includes: Criminal background check, Drug Screening, Health and Immunizations Screening

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree