Radiation Therapist-Expert

About the role

The primary purpose of the Radiation Therapist position is to function in a specialized area of radiation therapy in the role of direct patient care provider in the Department of Radiation Oncology. The scope of position is defined by New Mexico Environment Departments Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Practice Standards of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, and the Standards of Care for Radiation Therapy Services for the Department of Radiation Oncology. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. - Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities - Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) - Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) - Malpractice liability insurance - Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department - EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: Part time FTE: 0.50 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.
• Clinical Practice Management:
• Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture, the radiation therapist demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adheres to accurate treatment and simulation delivery.
• Gathers necessary set-up aids and prepares room and equipment for patient.
• Demonstrates necessary manual dexterity and psychomotor skills to operate and manipulate the mechanical motions of complex radiation-emitting treatment units. Works under stress and pressure.
• Adapts without difficulty to changes in work schedule or assigned area as departmental patient load dictates.
• Visually monitors patient for unusual reaction and events and reports same to radiation oncologist throughout the course of radiation therapy.
• Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities.
• Quality Assurance Management:
• Complies with departmental quality assurance practices.
• Visually ascertains that consent forms for radiation therapy are in the treatment record and have been signed by the patient before administering the treatment.
• Monitors and maintains daily treatment records and machine QA, inclusive of but not limited to the following: adheres to portal image review/approval guidelines as required by the department makes adjustments in field placement as needed.
• Verbally notifies physics or engineering if measurements do not fall into accepted parameters. Visually recognizes and reports erratic operation of equipment to supervisor, engineering staff and/or Administrative Director for Therapy Services.
• Checks prescription, set-up instructions, new start procedures, and patient information in the record and verify system, etc. Reviews the records for any discrepancies between the prescription, treatment plan, and amendments.
• Attends planning clinic as assigned.
• Performs, monitors, and maintains mandatory quality control activities and documentation.
• Maintains Competency Management
• Competency Management:
• Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained to support treatment and simulation delivery, the radiation therapist demonstrates and adheres to:
• Maintenance of departmentally identified base competencies inclusive of performing calculations.
• Accurate documentation and maintenance of competency assessment criteria.
• Facilitates learning consistent with expectations of documented competency level by attending lectures, seminars, and in-services to stay abreast of new techniques and to comply with licensure and competency requirements.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and professional behaviors (soft skills) and participation in competency assessments.
• Consistently works within the scope of practice and competency level outlined in Natural Progression Plan.
• Participates in clinical instruction/evaluation
• Education and Training Management:
• Demonstrates practice related learning, share knowledge and skills learned to students and peers.
• Participates in departmental/institutional learning initiatives and in-services.
• Orients and teaches new students/therapists rotating to treatment unit.
• Adhere to department

Benefits

Additional Information

Location Address: 2219 Dillon Rd Clovis, NM 88101-9454 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $40.08 Maximum Offer $61.19

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