Per Diem Radiation Therapist

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation dose to patients, and simulates patients as determined by the Radiation Oncologist. This role involves preparing patients for radiation treatment with high accuracy, performing simulations for treatment setup, and delivering radiation treatments according to chart specifications. The Radiation Therapist also determines treatment accuracy using verification or port films, schedules patients, documents simulation and treatment data, maintains daily statistics, and utilizes computer systems for accurate charge entry and patient information.

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA approved radiation therapy school required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required.

Nice To Haves

• One year previous radiation therapy experience preferred.
• New graduate will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for radiation treatment according to chart directions with a high degree of accuracy to ensure appropriate radiation delivery.
• Performs simulation on patients for the purpose of setting up daily radiation treatments with a high degree of accuracy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Delivers radiation treatments to appropriate patients according to chart specifications with high degree of accuracy utilizing verification or port films/digital images to document radiation placement to ensure high quality of patient care.
• On initial treatment visit and subsequent visits, as outlined in policy and procedure manual, determines treatment accuracy utilizing verification or port films to document radiation placement to ensure high quality patient care.
• Schedules patients utilizing radiation oncology computer system according to guidelines developed by Chief Radiation Therapist thereby ensuring efficient patient throughput.
• Documents simulation and treatment data in patient chart to assure compliance with radiation oncology prescription.
• Maintains daily statistics for review with Chief Radiation Therapist and various administrative personnel and other agencies to assist in planning for the future needs of department.
• Utilizes department and hospital computer systems to accurately enter charges and other patient information resulting in the appropriate billing and tracking.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription) insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits (group rates on insurance and discounts)
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University (after one year of full time service or two years of part time service)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree