Radiation Therapist 1

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a casual Radiation Therapist to support St. John's Hospital and other Fairview locations as needed. The role picks up day shifts as needed. The therapist administers physician-prescribed radiation therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission.

Requirements

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in radiation therapy.
Successful completion of radiation therapy school.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
ARRT registration in radiation therapy, or registry eligibility through completion of an appropriate radiation therapy program at an accredited school; must continue to hold ARRT registry within 90 days.
ARRT (T) qualification source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in radiation therapy.
One year of experience.
ARRT Radiology Tech.

Responsibilities

Act in the patient's best interest and verify the correct patient before each procedure.
Deliver precise, efficient ionizing radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist and departmental practices and policies.
Prepare and educate patients and families for simulation and treatment; schedule and maintain treatment courses and notify appropriate individuals or departments as needed.
Provide physical support to patients under the therapist’s supervision, observe and reassure them during treatment, and report unusual reactions to the physician.
Record treatment deliveries in the electronic medical record and maintain patient treatment records and quality checklists; take required photos for permanent treatment records.
Report and file treatment-error reports with the physics department and radiation oncologist.
Prepare and maintain stock in treatment and simulation rooms, and communicate with others within the department.
Follow ALARA principles and notify patients of treatment delays caused by machine malfunction.
Perform weekly chart checks, audit billing charges, and export charges.
Operate linear accelerators and accessories, perform block fabrication, and use related electronic medical records and radiation therapy systems according to established procedures.
Perform basic dosimetric calculations and daily quality assurance; assess equipment for malfunctions and report them as necessary.
Train radiation therapy students.
Administer prescribed radiation doses to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment and established practices and standards.
Prepare and construct immobilization devices as needed or prescribed, and maintain simulation and treatment rooms.
Review and follow departmental policies and procedures; operate specified department equipment, including the record-and-verify computer system, CT simulation, and 3D positional tracking.
Position patients accurately according to the prescription and review the prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and patient identification.
Assist physicians, physicists, and dosimetrists with the physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans using information about the patient's condition and anatomy.
Perform portal dosimetry quality assurance at the direction of the physicist.
Know emergency procedures for each machine and turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Understand safety protocols related to contrast.