Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center Radiation Therapy HOPD - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist

Requirements

• Must have satisfactorily completed a 12 or 24 month Radiation Therapy Technology Program
• 1 year Experience in a major cancer center or equivalent field.
• Radiation Therapist - ARRT Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS/RQI Required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Works as a liaison between patient, radiation oncologist and other clinical staff. Including
• Completing daily warm up on machines to ensure they are working properly prior to radiation administration and reports concerns to physicist and radiation oncologist.
• Acquire MV, KV, CBCT imaging of patient per directions of Radiation Oncologist to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment.
• Operates the machine to treat the patient with radiation.
• Checks plan for approved prescription to make sure the machine will deliver prescribed dose of radiation to the appropriate area of the patient's body.
• Explains treatment plans to the patient and answers questions about treatment.
• Implements and delivers a planned course of treatment with high professional standards for patient positioning, immobilization, documentation and patient comfort.
• Administers treatment accurately and safely, verifying all treatment data according to departmental treatment procedures.
• Monitors and reports untoward/problematic symptoms, reactions, therapeutic responses, and incompatibilities to radiation oncologist.
• Follows safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation.
• Monitors the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment.
• Documents detailed records of treatment.
• Constructs and/or prepares immobilization devices, beam directional devices and any other treatment aids, which facilitate treatment delivery.
• Fulfills call duties according to departmental call back policy, as requested.
• Withholds treatment when conditions warrant and consults with a Radiation Oncologist before proceeding.
• Serves as a source of support and encouragement for each individual patient and their families.
• Participates in weekly chart rounds with staff and physicians.
• Participates in all healthcare effectiveness studies whether hospital wide or departmental.
• Continually enhances his/her professionalism via collaborative activities that promote professional practice and teamwork of the staff.
• Participates in CT simulation procedures as per departmental policy and procedures, constructs/fabricates immobilization devices needed for precise treatment delivery.
• Interacts and evaluates honestly and fairly with all students placed within the department.
• Instructs appropriately and consistently, according to department treatment procedures, to benefit and advance the profession.
• Uses equipment/supplies correctly: o Examine machines to make sure they are safe and working properly. o Performs daily and periodic quality assurance checks and related tasks as per directions of Medical Physicist. o Is able to detect equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action. o Appropriately and safely operates all equipment.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees