RADIATION THERAPIST - ONCOLOGY - SIGN ON $10,000.00

Beebe Healthcare; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare provider is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver patient care through prescribed radiation therapy. This role involves maintaining patient documentation, ensuring safety protocols, and collaborating with medical staff. The ideal candidate has completed a radiation therapy course and possesses essential communication and crisis management skills. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $35.15 to $54.48 per hour.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Wellness benefits

Sign-on and Referral Bonuses

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifikationen

• Preferred: Two years experience as a radiation therapist.
• Required: Completion of course in radiation therapy.

Aufgaben

• Delivers planned radiation therapy to patients per physician's prescription.
• Checks prescription and patient identification before treatment.
• Interfaces with physicist and Dosimetrist for treatment setup.

Kenntnisse

Clear Communication Skills

Ability to Keep Confidential Information

Crisis Management Skills

Customer Service Skills

Experience with Electronic Health Records

Ausbildung

Completion of course in radiation therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions - $10,000 sign-on
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physician according to established standards and practices.

Responsibilities

Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients. Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, patient identification, etc. Schedule patients and explain procedure pre- and post-treatment. Answer questions and reassure patient. Interface with physicist, Dosimetrist and mold tech at initiation of treatment or when required. Prepare room and equipment for patient according to the prescription, immobilization devices, field size, treatment devices, distance, lead (Pb), protection devices, etc. Transfer patient to treatment couch. Be aware of IVs and catheters, etc. Withhold treatment if indicated by patient's condition, etc. Maintain visual and/or audible contact with patient during treatment. Check daily treatment time and deliver prescribed dose. Maintain patient markings. Change these according to physician's direction. Documents daily assessment, treatment record and any other pertinent information. Performs weekly check films of all treated areas; process and file same. Reinforce recommendations given to the patient by the physician, dietitian, etc., concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area (dressings, hygiene, etc.), prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Detects, reports and documents equipment malfunction to chief therapist, physicist and/or Radiation Oncologist. Documents pertinent information in log book. Assist in tumor localization in simulator and works efficiently while performing procedure. Obtains patient's consent for procedures when required. Exercises sound professional judgment in treatment delivery. Positions patient according to the setup instructions while respecting the patient's comfort and modesty. Maintain records, reports, files as required. Collect statistics as directed. Documents pertinent and legible information on the treatment record. Maintains visual and audible contact with the patient throughout the treatment and avoids distractions. Treats patient with empathy and a caring attitude on a constant basis. Schedules patient's appointments with regards to their personal lives and needs. Maintains treatment, darkrooms, materials and equipment as needed for patients in a ready state. Demonstrates initiative and willingness to assist others when required. Utilizes spare time appropriately.

Qualifications

Two years experience as a radiation therapist preferred. Completion of course in radiation therapy.

Competencies & Skills

Essential: Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal; Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members; Able To Withstand Crisis Situations; Has Skills To Provide Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors; Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Credentials

Essential: RADIATIONTHER - Radiation Therapist; BLS - Basic Life Saving certification; DE RADIATION - Delaware State Radiation license

Education

Entry: USD $35.15/Hr.
Max: USD $54.48/Hr.