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Under the general direction of the Chief Therapist, the Radiation Therapist contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit, to the quality of patient care and supports the institutional philosophy. The Radiation Therapist is technically competent at the entry level and interacts with other areas of the department. Applies ionizing radiation to the patient, as instructed and prescribed by the physician according to departmental standards, state guidelines, and Memorial Healthcare System's policy and procedures. As designated, acts as a Charge Therapist and coordinates technical activities and acts as the point person in the absence of the Chief Therapist.
Job Responsibility:
Serves as resource to radiation therapy students by role modeling professional behaviors, instructing, assessing, and evaluating
Stocks and stores appropriate supplies in technical areas
Informs Chief Therapists when supplies are needed
Completes monthly department data logs as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Manages patient scheduling in a technical area including simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs to avoid delays and or interruptions
Performs CT-Sim procedures and documents accurately
Executes simulations in accordance with department policies and procedures
Prepares room and equipment properly for each simulation and monitors patient
Performs special procedures (4D CT Respiratory Gating, HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT, Oral and IV Contrast, Urethrogram) and monitors patient for adverse reactions and quickly seeks assistance of a nurse or physician
Completes treatment documentation
Participates in scheduled rotations in all department equipment, serves as emergency on call therapist, and as needed, rotates between both Radiation Oncology departments
Maintains flexibility and assumes all other additional responsibilities as assigned
Prepares room and equipment properly for each treatment
Performs imaging (CBCT, KV, MV, respiratory gating) as ordered, to position patient
Analyzes results, identifies issues and takes appropriate action including repositioning patient and repeating procedure to deliver therapy according to treatment plan
Performs special procedure treatments (HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT) and completes treatment documentation
Reviews physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan
Educates patient regarding procedures to ensure patient's understanding
Assists patient and family with any problems or concerns and to refers to proper resource personnel
Identifies and reports potential liabilities and risks management to Chief Therapist
Manages patient documentation in Aria for team communication, charge capture and billing reconciliation
Prepares the treatment record information for setup and treatment
Accurately performs weekly chart checks and QA audits at end of treatment through Encounters in Aria EMR
Accurately captures and reviews charges for treatment and simulation procedures
Collaborates with Physicians, Physicists, Dosimetrist, Chief Radiation Therapist in simulation or clinical setup process
Presents set up questions and solutions while utilizing Crew Resource Management Principles and Practices
Observes all established radiation safety measures (ALARA)
Performs appropriate quality control warm-up procedures on equipment
Troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions to chain of command
Requirements:
Accredited Program: Radiation Therapy (Required)
Associates: Radiation Therapy (Required)
ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program with an Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences with Radiation Therapy Certification