Registered Radiation Therapist

Memorial Health•Decatur, IL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Radiation Therapist needed to apply ionizing radiation to adult or geriatric patients in accordance with established standards. This is a part-time position, 16 hours per week, with working hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role requires a strong understanding of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for patient protection. The individual must be able to monitor equipment functionality and safety, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues. The work environment may involve moderate exposure to uncomfortable temperatures, noise, and potentially injurious elements. Physical demands include standing, bending, reaching, and lifting/pushing/pulling 5 to 40 pounds. Mental demands include planning sequences, working under stress, adapting to change, and maintaining focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

Requirements

Must be a registered Radiation Therapist, licensed in the State of Illinois.
Must be a graduate from an approved Radiation Therapy School.
Must be CPR certified.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Ability to monitor normal equipment functionality, machine safety interlocks or other indicators ensuring the machine is working as designed.
Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients and co-workers.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to receive and comprehend written and oral communications.
Plan sequence of operations or actions.
Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.
A high degree of agility, sharply focusing on the current task while also mentally preparing for their next action.
Comprehend written basic instructions, safety rules, office memoranda at a high school graduate level.
Ability to comprehend verbal sentences and instructions at a high school graduate level.
Ability to converse in Standard English at a high school graduate level.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to utilize current and future technologies when simulating and delivering therapeutic treatment.
Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification.
Positions patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, multi-leaf collimator settings, etc.
Checks daily treatment time and delivers prescribed dose; maintains visual and verbal communication with patient during treatment; observes all safety measures.
Utilizes and analyzes digital imaging (KV/MV images and CBCT) for correct patient positioning.
Observes patient for unusual reactions and events; reports to Radiation Oncologist.
Transfers patient safely.
Checks and records beam direction devices, protective devices, heavy and dangerous equipment and other equipment; assists in care of radioisotopes if necessary.
Reports inconsistent operations of equipment to Radiation Physicist and Administrative Director.
Completes patient documentation (charges, daily dose, missed treatments, port films, chemotherapy treatments, and weekly SSD’s, etc.).
Participates in clinical instruction and evaluation of student therapists.
Schedules patients and adheres to schedule.
Remains current in developing trends in the field of radiation therapy.
Maintains IDNS and ARRT registrations and CPR certification.
Participates in inservices and other educational opportunities.
Maintains clear, neat, and orderly work area; maintains appropriate supply levels.
Maintains quality relationships with patients and employees.
Explains procedures to patients; reinforces Radiation Oncologist’s advice regarding reactions to treatment; maintains patient privacy; addresses patients appropriately.
Takes weekend and/or holiday calls as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.