Radiation Therapist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Radiation Therapist to implement prescribed radiation therapy plans, ensure patient safety, and maintain accurate treatment documentation.

The role requires ARRT registration, state license, BLS, and the ability to educate patients and coordinate care with the care team. Ideal candidates will have an Associate of Science and preferably a Bachelor’s of Science, with 1–2 years of clinic experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science - Preferred; Associate of Science - Required.
• 1-2 Years ARRT registered and working with patients in the clinic. - Preferred
• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Professional Certification - Required
• ARRT registry eligible. Must obtain ARRT registry within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy.
• Check prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification by performing a time out at the beginning of each procedure.
• Maintain records of daily treatment and other records as required by department.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Report erratic operation of equipment.
• Abides by ALARA.
• Transfers patients safely between platforms and maintain communication with patient.
• Maintain patient markings.
• Accurately provide documentation to support charges billed and retain updated coding parameters.
• Perform chart audits when designated.
• Educate patients regarding treatment procedures and reassure them.
• Maintain patient treatment schedules and communicate treatment times and appointments.
• Mentor and teach radiation therapy students.
• Observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report to nursing staff and/or radiation oncologist.

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Preferred

Associate of Science - Required

Job description

Radiation Therapists simulate and treat patients with radiation therapy according to the physician prescription.

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Preferred

Associate of Science - Required

Experience

1-2 Years ARRT registered and working with patients in the clinic. - Preferred

License & Certification

Professional License with State of Practice - Required

Professional Certification - Required

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) registry eligible. Must obtain AART registry within one year of hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy. Check prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification by performing a time out at the beginning of each procedure. Maintain records of daily treatment and other records as required by department.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Report erratic operation of equipment to Clinical Manager, Radiation Physicist, and/or Medical Engineer. Abides by ALARA.
• Transfers patients safely from one platform to another and maintains visual and audible communication with patient during procedures involving radiation. Maintains patient markings.
• Accurately provides documentation to support charges billed. Retain updated coding parameters in radiation therapy. Performs chart audits when designated.
• Educates patients regarding treatment procedures and reassures them. Maintains patient treatment schedules and communicates treatment times and appointments with patients. Mentors and teaches radiation therapy students.
• Observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to nursing staff and/or radiation oncologist. Coordinates hospital transpiration for inpatients.

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