Radiation Therapy Assistant II

US Oncology Network•Princeton, WV

29d•Onsite

About The Position

SCOPE: Under general supervision of a Radiation Therapist, assists with care of patients undergoing radiation therapy. Prepares custom blocking devises, processes X-Rays and maintains QA requirements for film processing. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. ESSENTIAL Responsibilities Accurately manufactures Cerrobend blocks including proper labeling for patients and orientations. Under direct supervision, assists in the setup of accurate radiation therapy treatments and simulations including assisting with patient transfers, set-up and changing custom blocks. Assists with maintaining QA standards for processes by conducting regularly scheduled diagnostic equipment checks. May be responsible for daily x-ray film processing. Assists with front office duties including film acquisition and inventory, answering phones, and filing and purging medical records. Performs courier services to transfer patient information between treatment sites. Assists with the manufacture of custom patient molds/treatment devices in the simulator and/or treatment room. Assists in maintaining accurate x-ray film, contrast and medical supply inventories. May be responsible for developing and labeling port films and block check films. Completes all necessary documentation for therapist on port film jacket and block check forms. May escort patients to and from the treatment room. May maintain inventory in the stock treatment room as well as patient dressing rooms with all necessary linen. Removes bags for biohazard pick-up.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and minimum of three years of medical/healthcare experience required.
Must be able to stand for 8 hours
lift 40 pound block to shoulder level
have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures on simulation and port films
have adequate hearing and speaking capabilities to effectively communicate with patients and staff
have adequate mobility to assist patients on and off treatment couch and be able to legibly enter information on films and fabrication forms.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with radiation therapy principles and block fabrication preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Accurately manufactures Cerrobend blocks including proper labeling for patients and orientations.
Under direct supervision, assists in the setup of accurate radiation therapy treatments and simulations including assisting with patient transfers, set-up and changing custom blocks.
Assists with maintaining QA standards for processes by conducting regularly scheduled diagnostic equipment checks.
May be responsible for daily x-ray film processing.
Assists with front office duties including film acquisition and inventory, answering phones, and filing and purging medical records.
Performs courier services to transfer patient information between treatment sites.
Assists with the manufacture of custom patient molds/treatment devices in the simulator and/or treatment room.
Assists in maintaining accurate x-ray film, contrast and medical supply inventories.
May be responsible for developing and labeling port films and block check films.
Completes all necessary documentation for therapist on port film jacket and block check forms.
May escort patients to and from the treatment room.
May maintain inventory in the stock treatment room as well as patient dressing rooms with all necessary linen.
Removes bags for biohazard pick-up.