PRN Radiation Therapist

Astera Cancer Care; Hillmont (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearview Cancer Institute in north Alabama seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy and perform simulations under physician and physicist guidance. You will maintain treatment records, schedules, and billing while monitoring patients for side effects and ensuring quality control.

The role requires ARRT registration and JRCERT-accredited education. The position works in a busy oncology/hematology/radiation clinic where accurate documentation and teamwork are essential

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT-approved Radiation Therapy program.
• ARRT registered and BCLS certification.
• Ability to stand/walk up to eight hours and assist with patient mobility.

Responsibilities

• Delivers prescribed radiation therapy per physician orders.
• Performs simulations and documents setup parameters.
• Maintains patient treatment records and scheduling.
• Monitors patients for side effects and refers to physician as needed.
• Participates in quality control and inventory management.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Dose calculations

Radiation therapy

Simulation

Quality control

Team communication

Education

JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy program

Tools

Treatment planning software

Job description

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.Job Description:Job purposePerforms all aspects of Radiation Therapy, to include simulation, treatments, high dose rate applications and quality control procedures. Maintains accurate treatment chart documentation, billing, and patient scheduling. Demonstrates understanding of computer plans, contours, and dose calculations. Assesses patient side effects and refer to physician if needed. Maintains inventory in assigned work areas.Essential Job FunctionsDelivers a prescribed course of radiation therapy as directed by a Radiation Oncologist.Maintains documentation of patient treatment records, films and schedules.Performs simulations using departmental procedures and direction from physicians and physicist while maintaining accurate documentation of set-up parameters.Maintains patient scheduling in each technical area.Maintains billing for simulation, treatment, port films and treatment aides.Participates in quality control procedures within the department.Maintains inventory of supplies needed in each technical area assigned.Daily monitors, evaluates and refers each patient for side effects, nutritional status, physical disease progression, emotional and psycho-social status.Independently uses treatment computer software.QualificationsEducation/ExperienceMust be a graduate of a JRCERT approved program for Radiation Therapy and be ARRT registered.Must have BCLS certification.Working conditions:This position works in the radiation department of a busy oncology/hematology/radiation clinic. This person has direct contact with patients, some of whom are very ill.Physical requirements:This position requires that the employee be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to eight hours a day. This position also requires that the employee be able to lift and/or turn disabled patients.Direct reportsThis is not a supervisory position.