Radiation Therapist – Casual/PRN

Role Overview

• Administers prescribed radiation therapy treatment in an efficient and courteous manner
• Escorts customer to and from the treatment room in a timely manner and administers treatment delivery as prescribed by physician.
• Ensures information recorded in the chart is appropriate, accurate and legible, including documentation in Aria and Cerner (i.e. orders, QCL's and charges).
• Explains the treatment procedure, answers appropriate questions and directs the customer to other support staff when appropriate.
• Competent in all aspects of Aria and Cerner (i.e. entering and scheduling new patients, enter and print daily charges and schedules accurately)
• Assures quality delivery of care to the customers.
• Verifies patient treatment delivery as prescribed with weekly/daily/cone beam verification x-rays.
• Performs weekly chart checks noting upcoming changes in the customer care plan.
• Performs equipment quality checks daily to assure performance within designated parameters.
• Stay current with all aspects of billing in accordance with the state guidelines.
• Assist with pre-authorization forms as indicated.
• Communicates effectively with customer, clinical staff and others.
• Evaluates the customer's general health daily through observation and dialogue with open-ended questions.
• Communicates information to the nurse, and/or physician, and about the customer as required or appropriate, including side effects, reactions and dietary needs.
• Shows respect for others by listening attentively and receptively.
• Maximizes efficiency of workflow daily to accommodate the needs of the clinic.
• Prioritizes tasks to adapt to the demands of the clinical schedule daily.
• Demonstrates flexibility and perseverance when clinical workload is challenging.
• Takes initiative to be industrious in performing other clinical duties when the linear accelerator schedule is free of activity
• Facilitates teamwork with co-workers.
• Anticipates upcoming schedule needs and initiates preparation efforts, including the scheduling of patients and fabricating cerrobend blocks.
• Assures cooperative measures are taken during workday for fair distribution of tasks.
• Gathers all available data necessary to assure accurate treatment prior to delivery.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze whether treatment data information matches prescription.
• Maintains composure with new or difficult situations.
• Ensure documentation is correct, approved and signed prior to treatment.
• Practices radiation safety and uses appropriate aseptic techniques.
• Addresses supervising therapist with concerns related to clinical duties and responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Follows guidelines and procedures as communicated by lead therapist.
• Reports any appropriate clinical updates or changes to lead therapist in a timely manner.
• Attends mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures, and as directed by lead therapist.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Radiation Therapy certification program required.
• Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
• Approximately 6-12 months of on the job experience preferable to gain knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Iowa Medical Radiographer (RAD.IA) license required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography (R) required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy (T) required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge in Radiation Therapy principles and practices required.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• Great work environment where all employees are valued