Radiation Therapist

New Solutions•Centerburg, OH

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist performs job functions of a radiation therapist as well as administrative duties as assigned by the department director. This role involves reviewing, writing, and updating radiation policy and procedures, educating staff on policies and ODH requirements, and monitoring equipment quality checks and maintenance. The therapist will also chair and document radiation therapy Quality Assurance and Improvement meetings, assist with developing QA/QI plans, and act as a resource for staff to help meet Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards. Additionally, the role involves coordinating patient care, assisting with the selection, training, and orientation of radiation therapy personnel, and supporting staff competencies and evaluations. The position also requires understanding radiation oncology billing procedures and assisting with edits/audits, as well as supporting the physicist with quality and safety requirements and the implementation of electronic medical records.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Training Program.
Current license from the ARRT specific to Radiation Therapy - ARRT (T)
Maintain a valid Radiation Therapist license.
3-5 years of radiation therapy experience is required with specific training in simulation and planning.
Current American Heart Association Heathcare Provider (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs job functions of a radiation therapist as well as administrative duties as assigned by department director.
Reviews, writes, and updates radiation policy and procedures.
Educates staff on policy and procedures and ODH requirements.
Reviews Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Administrative Code requirements and assists department director with meeting those requirements.
Monitors and assures all equipment quality checks are completed and logged and that all equipment is in safe and satisfactory working condition.
Monitors and assures preventative maintenance and repair(s) are completed.
Chairs and documents radiation therapy Quality Assurance and Improvement meetings.
Assists with developing QA/QI plans.
Acts as a resource for staff; assists director with meeting Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards.
Assists with coordinating patient care based on patient needs.
Assists in the selection, training, and orientation of radiation therapy personnel.
Assists director with staff competencies and evaluations.
Understands and is up-to-date on radiation oncology billing procedures and assists director with edits/audits.
Assists physicist with quality and safety requirements; assists with implementation and continuous use of electronic medical record.