Staff Radiation Therapist

U.S. Urology Partners•Syracuse, NY

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, apply high quality radiation treatments to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. This role involves checking prescriptions, diagnoses, electronic charts, and patient identifications. The therapist will explain procedures to patients, advise them on potential reactions to treatment, and prepare the treatment room and equipment, including immobilization devices and radiation accessories. Patients will be safely transferred to the treatment couch with care for any medical devices. The role includes performing all prescribed imaging, documenting according to office policy, and following all mandated supervision requirements. Accurate delivery of the prescribed radiation therapy is performed under the general supervision of the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Administrator, with continuous visual and audio communication maintained with the patient. The therapist will accurately maintain patient markings and documentation regarding setup requirements, observe patients for any unusual reactions or symptoms, and report these to nursing and/or the radiation oncologist. Radiation safety guidelines and ALARA principles are to be followed at all times. The role also involves preparing immobilization devices, performing simulations and treatment planning scans, and completing all associated documentation. Assistance in dosimetry, including importing treatment planning scans, contouring, and double-checking monitor unit calculations, may be required. Attendance at chart rounds is expected as rotation requires. Daily warm-up and quality assurance procedures are performed, with any results outside of required ranges reported. Supplies are to be secured and maintained. Faults on the linear accelerator are to be reported to Varian and the radiation oncologist/radiation administrator, and a log of all reported issues maintained. Safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials are ensured. Proper documents for billing are submitted to ensure timely billing, and a review of the summary of patient’s charges is conducted. The therapist is responsible for ensuring patient safety throughout the procedure. Participation and collaboration in accreditations and special projects of SRO are required, and may include involvement in the development of SRO policies and procedures. Compliance with all governmental and regulatory requirements is maintained. Completion of all mandated training and in-services, including annual OSHA training and PPD placements, is required in a timely manner. Licensure and continuing education requirements are maintained, along with a high level of patient confidentiality. All other duties as assigned will also be performed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Radiologic T herapy T echnology program with a current or eligible certificate of registry from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A RRT)
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Responsibilities

Check s prescription s , diagnoses , electronic chart s and patient identification s .
Explain s procedures to patient and advises patient regarding reactions to treatment.
Prepare s room and equipment , including immobilization devices and radiation accessories, for each pa tient according to prescription.
Transfer s patients safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, IV’s, etc.
Perform s all imaging as prescribed and document s according to office policy.
Follow s all mandated supervision requirements.
Deliver s accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy under the general supervision of the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Administrator.
Maintain s visual and audio communication with patient receiving treatment at all times.
Accurately and neatly maintain s patient markings and all documentation regarding setup requirements.
Observe s patient for any unusual reactions or symptoms requiring medical intervention and report s these issues to nursing and/or the radiation oncologist.
Observe s radiation safety guidelines at all times for patient and personnel.
Always follow ALARA principles.
Prepare s immobilization devices and perform s simulations and treatment planning scans as requested by the radiation oncologist.
Complete s all documentation associated with these procedures.
Assist s in dosimetry as needed , importing treatment planning scans, contouring, and double checking of monitor unit calculations.
Attend s chart rounds as rotation requires.
Perform s all daily warm - up and quality assurance procedures.
Report s any results outside of requi r ed ranges.
Secure s and maintain s supplies.
Report s any faults reported on the linear accelerator to Varian and radiation oncologist/radiation administer.
Maintain log of all reported issues.
Ensure s the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
Submit s proper documents to billing to ensure timely billing .
Accurately review s summary of patient’s charges.
Responsible for ensuring the safety of the patient throughout the course of the procedure.
Participates and collaborates in accreditations and special projects of SRO as required .
May be asked to participate in development of SRO polices and procedures.
Maintains compliance with all governmental and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for completing, in a timely manner, all mandated training and in-services, including but not limited to annual OSHA training and PPD placements.
Maintain s licensure and complete s all continuing education requirements.
Maintains a high level of patient confidentiality.
Performs all other duties as assigned.