Radiation Therapist, FT Days

Confidential; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

The Staff 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.

Join Wellstar and contribute to a team that values excellence, compassionate care, and patient-centered

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification required on hire.
• BLS - Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• Delivers consistent precise therapy to designated treatment areas.
• Assesses patient age-related needs and documents in EMR.
• Maintains safety and follows P/P for treatment delivery.
• Participates in on-call rotation and clinical instruction duties.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy

ARRT Radiation Therapy

BLS - Instructor

Tools

EMR software

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? 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 ShiftDay (United States of America)

Competitive Sign-on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance Available

Hours: FT Days

Job Summary

The Staff 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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• a.Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
• b.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).
• c.Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• d.Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
• e.Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
• f.Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
• g.Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
• h.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
• i.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
• a.Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
• b.Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
• c.Practices universal precautions.
• d.Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances.
• e.Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups.
• a.Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.
• b.Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made.
• a.Will do other tasks as assigned
• b.Participates in on-call rotation
• c.Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.

Required Minimum Education:Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program RequiredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.ARRT Radiation TherapyBasic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):Required Minimum Experience:Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy PreferredRequired Minimum Skills:

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