Radiation Therapist (Float)

Dayton Physicians Network•Englewood, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist provides safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment as prescribed by the physicians and documents patient’s daily statistical information. This position is based at the Englewood location and will float to other offices as needed. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, with no weekends, evenings, or holidays, promoting work/life balance.

Requirements

High school diploma
Graduate of AMA approved school in radiation therapy
Current Ohio Department of Health Radiologic license
Current ARRT license
CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

2-3 years previous Radiation Therapist experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience working with a Practice Management system

Responsibilities

Operates the linear accelerator and delivers on a planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision and monitors the accuracy of delivery
Positions patient according to setup instructions determined in the simulator, using special devices where applicable
Reports any unusual reactions or patient concerns to the physician, withholding treatment if deemed necessary by the physician
Checks daily treatment record for special instructions or procedural changes
Thoroughly educates patients and/or family on the radiation therapy procedures the patient will receive
Performs a “Time Out” to make sure the correct patient is being treated
Performs a “Chart Check” prior to any new treatment fields: verifies the prescription has been approved and all pertinent treatment information is accurately documented
Takes photographs of set-ups when applicable and documents them in Aria
Maintains daily treatment schedule, ensuring efficient patient flow
Notify appropriate personnel for transportation arrangements when necessary
Checks billing daily to ensure the correct physician and codes have been sent through
Performs simulation in accordance with simulation policy & physician’s instructions
Performs imaging procedures prescribed by the physician; makes any changes requested but the physician if a film is rejected
Performs daily quality assurance check on the machine each morning: document all parameters and notify physics if any parameters are out of range
Follow all radiation safety measures for patient and personnel as specified by the radiation safety officer
Notify appropriate personnel when equipment is in need of repair or when supplies run low
Follow all health care privacy and safety rules and adheres to Dayton Physicians Core Values
Other duties as assigned