Registered Radiation Therapist

Memorial Health • Decatur, IL

21d • $37 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

Applies ionizing radiation to the adult or geriatric patient in accordance with established standards.

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.
• The employee is required to stand, bend and reach.
• The employee will regularly be required to lift, push and pull weight of 5 to 40 pounds.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED