Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a FT Radiation Therapist in Austell, GA. The role involves applying ionizing radiation under the Radiation Oncologist’s prescripts, operating radiation-producing equipment, and following strict safety and charting procedures in EMR.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy and ARRT certification, with 2 years of experience preferred, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a busy oncology department.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• ARRT Certification is required.
• 2 years of experience in Radiation Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• Delivers consistent, precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
• Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Acts as a student clinical instructor for RTT and RTR students.

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy

ARRT Certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America) Wellstar Cobb

Location

Austell, Georgia

Role

FT Radiation Therapist

The Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring
• Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area
• Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics)
• Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others
• Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed
• Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer
• Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible
• Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR
• Participates in on-call rotation
• Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program ("Required")
• ARRT Certification ("Required")
• Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy ("Preferred")

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