Radiation Therapist
About The Position
Marion Cancer Center is hiring a casual (as needed), day shift Radiation Therapist. Located on the campus of Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio, this is a Monday-Friday opportunity in a newer facility with state-of-the-art equipment. This smaller office environment allows the Radiation Therapist time to spend with patients and build a rapport that shows you care. There are no weekends or holidays. The Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Prepares patients for a course of Radiation Therapy inclusive of simulation, dose calculations and acquiring of treatment parameters.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree (Required)
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles
- LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio
- Registered with the ARRT and licensed to practice in the State of Ohio
- Graduate of approved Radiation Therapy Technology Training Program.
- BLS Certification
Responsibilities
- Administers Radiation Therapy treatments on a daily basis.
- Maintains daily record of treatment, inclusive of daily dosages and calculations and other necessary treatment records.
- Performs simulations, acquires treatment parameters, patient contours and dose calculations.
- Therapists who are scheduled to work 80 hours per pay, may be required to be on-call for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
- Maintains patient schedules for In-Patients and Out-Patients communicates frequently with families and hospital personnel to maintain schedule coordination and accommodate patients as best as possible.
- Monitors patient Condition and progress on a daily basis. i.e., patient weighs, skin care, reaction, etc.
- Assists Radiation Oncologist in performance of Brachytherapy procedures.
- Oversees and directs clinical activities of Radiation Therapy Technology students.
- Provides clinical insight to Radiologic Technology students, nursing students, etc. as needed.
- Participates in Department Clinical QA activities, new patient conference, tumor board and QRM.
- As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
