Radiation Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join their team in Chattanooga, TN. The ideal candidate will be responsible for patient treatment and safety, ensuring compliance with prescribed plans. This role requires certification and proper licensure, offering competitive hourly pay with opportunities for professional growth within their esteemed organization.

Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited radiation therapy program required.
• Licensure from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for simulating, calculating, and delivering radiation to patients as per treatment plan.
• Assesses patient treatment reports and maintains patient safety and documentation.

Education

Certification of degree from an accredited radiation therapy program

Licensure from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (RTT)

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*Responsibilities*

Responsible for simulating, calculating, and delivering radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescribed treatment plan written by the radiation oncologist.

• Performs treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Assesses the patient treatment report prior to initiation of treatment, according to established policy and procedure.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition or inappropriate response to treatment to patient’s radiation oncologist and department manager.
• Maintains patient safety from acquired hospital infection control policies and procedures at all time.
• Completes department documentation requirements, to establish policy, time frames and format including:
• Documentation of patient treatment, in the patient chart.
• Scheduling sheet.
• Maintenance of patient charging system.
• Performs radiation therapy quality according to departmental procedure and protocol
• Positions the patient and the equipment to obtain the best radiation therapy according to prescribed treatment.
• Performs treatment accurately and efficiently, maintaining quality during high volume periods.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize work load, as evidenced by completing assignments within specified time and by supervisor observation
• Uses all radiation therapy equipment according to the department procedures.
• Prepares the treatment room for treatment and as necessary, cleans afterwards according to departmental procedure.
• Identifies equipment malfunctions, discontinues procedure and reports to manager and/or physicist
  
  

according to departmental procedure.

• Assures that equipment is properly functioning prior to and during patient use, as demonstrated by
  
  

notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions in the equipment.

• Uses and checks radiation equipment according to established procedure in operating manual.
• Handles major equipment with care and according to procedure.
• Maintains and cleans items on a continual basis; before, during and after work day.
• Assesses the patient’s condition, comfort, and safety during treatments.
• Observes and reports any changes in patient’s condition during treatment.
• Maintains patency of patient lines (chest tubes, catheter, IV solutions).
• Assures patient safety through proper use of restraints/support devices according to departmental procedures.
• Assesses patient comfort during treatment and administers appropriate comfort measures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

*Qualifications*

Certification of degree from an accredited radiation therapy program, followed by licensure from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (RTT).

Licensure from the American Registry of radiological Technologists.

*Overview*

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI, CMS, Healthgrades, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

*Pay Range*

$31.92 - $46.29 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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