Registered Radiation Therapist

HCA•Terre Haute, IN

58d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapy Technologists works with the Medical Director, Physicist, Dosimetrist, and Nurse, in all aspects of providing radiation therapy to oncology patients which includes treatments, quality improvement, quality control, tumor registry, transportation, radiation safety support and other related duties.

Requirements

American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
State licensure as Radiologic Technologist
Graduate of an accredited program for Radiation Therapy
Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds
Willing to participate in on-call schedule rotation
Adheres to the Standards of Behavior for Terre Haute Regional Hospital as per the Customer Relations Policy
BLS must be maintained throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital

Nice To Haves

Radiation Therapy experience preferred, to include clinical experience in therapy and dosimetry

Responsibilities

Prepares room and equipment for patients and assists in transfer of patients to treatment couch. Assists in treatment rooms: Simulator, Accelerator, Block Cutting/and or shaping, and Dosimetry.
Explains procedures to patients, provides communication during treatments and follows procedures if an emergency arises during therapy treatment. Explains treatment area set-up procedures to patients and reassures and encourages them during an often-lengthy process
Checks prescriptions, diagnosis, chart, and patient ID in both E-chart and paper chart.
Checks daily monitor units and delivers prescribed dos
Maintains records of daily treatments including entering treatment information in patient's chart for daily reference to treatment set-up and keeping charts up to date with chart checks.
Observes patient for unusual reactions and events and reports these to Radiation Oncologist.
Maintains patient markings under supervision of Radiation Oncologist. Marks borders of treatment area(s) on patient's skin in Simulator Rom. Applies tattoos after set-up approved by the Radiation Oncologist.
Takes photographs of patient's face and treatment areas and transfers them to patient's E-chart and paper chart for documentation.
Draws diagrams of treatment areas on patients paper chart.
Assists in observance of patient during daily treatment with the Audio-Visual monitoring. Follows all safety rules and hospital/department policies.
Is able to perform monthly QA congruency film on Simulator.
Performs daily warm-up and shut down of Linear Accelerator and Simulator machine dependent on rotation.
Checks beam directional devices, protection devices, heavy and dangerous equipment and keeps record of same under supervision of Physicist.
Reports erratic operation of equipment to Physicist, Supervisor, or Radiation Oncologist
Assists dosimetrist with chart calculations and m.u. checks. Understands proper utilization of computer plans.
Keeps room supplied and ready for use dependent on rotation assigned.
Understands and assists with CT Treatment Planning Procedures
Displays knowledge of the portal vision image process and equipment for patient treatment portal verification.
Assists in treatment localization procedures, simulation, preparation of treatment devices (MLC shaping and cutting blocks, and contours). Demonstrates knowledge of how to use and make treatment immobilization devices necessary for IMRT.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.