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The Radiation Therapy Assistant assists Radiation Therapists in the care of patients for Radiation Therapy treatments. The Radiation Therapy Assistant also helps with transferring/transporting and observing patients. Collects and presents information from ARIA and/or O2 regarding patient, exam and works to ensure patients are treated in a timely manner.
Job Responsibility:
Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area
Coordinates information between nursing unit and the Radiation Therapy staff
Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to patient’s treatment and presents to Radiation Therapy staff for review
Enters information into O2/ARIA to assist Radiation Therapists
Prepares treatment rooms before and after patient exam
Transport patients to and from Radiation Oncology department
Attends to patient’s comfort during transport and in the Radiation Oncology department
Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner and with accuracy
Provides education to patients, patient families, and nursing units regarding radiation therapy procedures
Retrieves and/or creates patients’ electronic folders and accesses reports and other patient or exam data via O2 and ARIA
Maintains supply par levels for linen, cleaning supplies, gloves etc. and restocks as needed
Promptly reports equipment malfunctions
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary
Nice to have:
Less than 1 year 3-6 months experience with caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients