Radiation Therapist (PRN) - Float

Dayton Physicians•Dayton, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to expand your career as a Radiation Therapist? Dayton Physicians Network is looking to add a Radiation Therapist (PRN) to our organization! Summary: The Radiation Therapist provides safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment as prescribed by the physicians and documents patient’s daily statistical information. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, PRN, as needed No weekends, evenings or holidays! Work/life balance schedules Why work for Dayton Physician's Network? Learn more about Dayton Physicians! <--- Watch video here! DPN Core Value Expectations: The CARES model reflects the principles that guide our day-to-day behaviors; our decisions, our actions, and our relationships with each other and with the patients and families we serve. All DPN employees are expected to embrace and demonstrate the following: C OMPASSION: the patient is at the center of all we do A CCOUNTABILITY: we hold ourselves accountable for our actions R ESPECT: we show respect for others E XCELLENCE with Innovation: we strive for excellence in all we do S ERVICE through Collaboration: we provide service to our patients, team members and community. Additionally, as DPN is a service-oriented organization, All DPN employees are expected to embrace and demonstrate the following when interacting with patients, employees and other customers: Smile, make eye contact and greet with energy! Restate what you are hearing. Listen patiently and compassionately to complaints. Our patients and families are likely going through a difficult time. Irritability on their part is not about you. Give full attention. Turn away from the computer screen and face the person you are conversing with. Explain any potential delays in service and provide frequent updates. Empathize (feel empathy for someone)

Requirements

High school diploma and Graduate of AMA approved school in radiation therapy and must have a current Ohio Department of Health Radiologic license and current ARRT license.
CPR certification required.
Excellent oral and written communication
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience working with a Practice Management system.
Attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position to provide excellent customer service to both our internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Position preferred 2-3 years previous Radiation Therapist experience.

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 (ex: makes appropriate changes if a port film is rejected)
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