Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiation Therapist under the general supervision of a Radiation Oncologist performs radiation therapy procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Performs highquality radiation therapy procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient and establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepares patient and area for the procedure by positioning patient adjusting immobilization devices moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements infection control drug and radiation policies protocols and techniques.
• Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of the equipment. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart patient history pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken consent forms policies procedures etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Able to perform highquality radiation therapy procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services in a timely accurate and costefficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks alone without the need for routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude even under times of stress and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use the emergency cart.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times providing courteous service remaining professional reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn pediatric young adult adult and geriatric.
• Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take calls if required.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollarfordollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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