CT/Special Procedure - Radiation Oncology

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Florida is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform CT simulations for patients initiating radiation therapy, follow a physician's order, fabricate immobilization devices, and assist physicians and staff during CT procedures.

You will ensure proper patient care during simulations, coordinate with treatment machines and nursing staff to schedule treatments, and act as a liaison between physicians, physics, dosimetry, therapists and the care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiology Technology

Responsibilities

• Perform CT simulations for patients that will be starting radiation therapy.
• Follow a physician's order to complete the simulation as directed.
• Fabricate immobilization devices for patients that will be used during treatments.
• Assist physicians/staff during CT procedures.
• Ensure proper patient care during Simulation procedures.
• Coordinate with treatment machines/infusion to schedule patients to begin radiation treatments.
• Act as a liaison between physicians, physics, dosimetry, therapists, and nursing staff regarding CT simulations.

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiology Technology

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary:

• Perform CT simulations for patients that will be starting radiation therapy.
• Follow a physician's order to complete the simulation as directed.
• Fabricate immobilization devices for patients that will be used during treatments.
• Assist physicians/staff during CT procedures.
• Ensure proper patient care during Simulation procedures.
• Coordinate with treatment machines/infusion to schedule patients to begin radiation treatments.

Patient Care/Procedures:

• Effectively communicate to patient and family on the procedure and what to expect.
• Act as a liaison between physicians, physics, dosimetry, therapists, and nursing staff regarding CT simulations.
• Arrange transportation as needed for CT simulations for inpatients

Reports:

CT/Manager

Supervises:

None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

Minimum: Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiology Technology

Required Experience:

• Minimum: No previous experience required
• Preferred: 1+ Years of experience in a comparable position

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Certified Radiologic Technologist in the State of Florida & ARRT

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.