McLeod Health - Little River, SC
posted 13 days ago
About the position
The position involves maintaining a professional image and exhibiting excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with the Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. The role requires providing CT/Simulation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, preparing and constructing equipment such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices. The individual will be responsible for managing the patient's treatment schedule and coordinating with Medical Oncologist staff for concomitant treatments. Additionally, the position includes instructing therapists on treatment setups, administering daily prescribed doses for radiation therapy treatments, and adhering to standard work practices. The candidate must follow principles of radiation protection for patients, themselves, and others, utilizing appropriate health and safety equipment. Positioning patients for treatment accurately according to prescription, educating and reassuring patients and their families, and contributing to the training of radiation therapy students are also key responsibilities. The role emphasizes continued professional growth through goal setting and participation in educational offerings.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a professional image and exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
- Provide CT/Simulation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
- Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
- Manage patient's treatment schedule and coordinate with Medical Oncologist staff for concomitant treatments.
- Instruct therapists on treatment setups when required.
- Administer daily prescribed doses for radiation therapy treatments.
- Adhere to standard work practices.
- Follow principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others.
- Utilize appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
- Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
- Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
- Foster an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
- Contribute to the training of radiation therapy students.
- Demonstrate continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.
Requirements
- 1 year of related work experience
- An active Registered Radiation Therapist verified by ARRT
