Radiation Therapist II

• 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 complex special procedures (4D CT Respiratory Gating, HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT, Oral and IV Contrast, Urethrogram) and monitors patient for adverse reactions
• Manages patient scheduling in a technical area including simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs to avoid delays or interruptions
• May act as a Preceptor to Radiation Therapist level 1
• Is a main resource to radiation therapy students and/or new hires
• Performs and acts as resource to staff assisting with complicated high risk, low frequency procedure/treatments
• 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
• Performs special procedure treatments (HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT) and completes treatment documentation
• Stocks and stores appropriate supplies in technical areas
• Informs Chief Therapists when supplies are needed
• Participates in scheduled rotations in all department equipment, serves as emergency on call therapist
• Maintains flexibility and assumes all other additional responsibilities as assigned
• 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
• 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
• Maintains and completes monthly department data logs
• May act as a Charge Radiation Therapist to convey instructions of Radiation Oncologists, physicist and/or dosimetrist to appropriate personnel
• Interacts directly with medical physics staff and acts as a liaison between other healthcare professionals
• Identifies and immediately reports equipment malfunction to Chief Therapist

• Accredited Program: 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)
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience
• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program with an AS degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences with Radiation Therapy Certification
• ARRT Registered Technologist- Radiation Therapy or ARRT Board Eligible and must pass within one month of starting the position
• Must complete Preceptor class within 6-months of becoming a Therapist - Radiation II

$10k Sign on Bonus