Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center Radiation Therapy HOPD - FT - Day

Responsibilities

• Works as a liaison between patient, radiation oncologist and other clinical staff. Including Completing daily warm up on machines to ensure they are working properly prior to radiation administration and reports concerns to physicist and radiation oncologist.
• Explains treatment plans to the patient and answers questions about treatment.
• Implements and delivers a planned course of treatment with high professional standards for patient positioning, immobilization, documentation and patient comfort. Administers treatment accurately and safely, verifying all treatment data according to departmental treatment procedures.
• Monitors and reports untoward/problematic symptoms, reactions, therapeutic responses, and incompatibilities to radiation oncologist.
• Follows safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation.
• Monitors the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment.
• Documents detailed records of treatment.
• Constructs and/or prepares immobilization devices, beam directional devices and any other treatment aids, which facilitate treatment delivery.
• Fulfills call duties according to departmental call back policy, as requested.
• Withholds treatment when conditions warrant and consults with a Radiation Oncologist before proceeding.
• Serves as a source of support and encouragement for each individual patient and their families.
• Participates in weekly chart rounds with staff and physicians.
• Interacts and evaluates honestly and fairly with all students placed within the department. Instructs appropriately and consistently, according to department treatment procedures, to benefit and advance the profession.
• Required for All Jobs
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Patient Facing Options
• Position is Patient Facing
• Remote Work Guidelines
• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
• Remote Work Capability
• On-Site; No Remote
• Scope
• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
• Physical Demands
• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Status: Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist Education Qualifications Must have satisfactorily completed a 12 or 24 month Radiation Therapy Technology Program Required Experience Qualifications 1 year Experience in a major cancer center or equivalent field. Preferred Licenses and Certifications Radiation Therapist - ARRT Required Basic Life Support - BLS/RQI Required within 90 days of hire

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