Radiation Therapist-Full Time-Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation per prescribed doses and educate patients and families about treatments. You will verify daily treatment delivery and help maintain the MOSAIQ scheduling system.

The role requires independent treatment delivery under physician direction and collaboration with the care team. Ideal candidates are School of Radiation Therapy graduates, ARRT-certified or registry-eligible, CPR-certified, and able to

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Radiation Therapy.
• ARRT certification required or registry eligible; plan to pass within 1 year.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of radiation safety and basic dosimetry theories.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Administers correct daily treatment dose as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Positions patients accurately according to prescription.
• Checks therapy equipment for proper operation and notifies staff of issues.
• Schedules and maintains daily patient treatment calendar.
• Performs mold room duties and block fabrication.
• Performs basic simulations (CT/Sim) and basic dosimetry hand calculations.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Radiation physics & dosimetry

Patient communication

Education

School of Radiation Therapy graduate

Tools

MOSAIQ system

Linear accelerators

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentRadiation OncologyJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryResponsible for accurate administration of ionizing radiation to a prescribed area according to the prescribed dose. Educates and informs patients and their families in all aspects of their radiation treatments and refers them to RN, PA, RD, or MD as indicated. Accurately maintains daily treatment schedule for each patient in assigned area. Verifies the accuracy of daily treatment delivery, and charge capture in MOSAIQ system.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Administers correct daily treatment dose as prescribed by Radiation OncologistConduct most treatments independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient’s physicianPositions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescriptionChecks therapy equipment to ensure proper operation and notify ancillary staff of issues timely mannerPerforms mold room duties and demonstrates use of equipment and safety proceduresCuts, pours, and mounts 4 sets of various blocksPerforms basic simulations including Ct/Simulations with little or no assistancePerforms basic Dosimetry hand calculations for POP fields, blocked and unblockedEfficiently schedules and maintains daily patient treatment schedule and assists others when feasibleObserves and reassure patients during treatment and report to clinic staff as necessaryInstructs trains and supervises Radiation Therapy studentsOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:School of Radiation Therapy graduate requiredBoard certified OR registry eligible by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy requiredCandidate is expected to pass the ARRT exam within 1-year of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in demotion status; probation; and/or termination of employment as a Radiation TherapistCPR certification is requiredWork Experience:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical oncologyUnderstanding of radiation physics, radiation safety, and basic dosimetry theoriesUnderstanding of safe and proper operation of linear accelerators and simulator equipmentAbility to follow complex written and verbal instructions setting up patients for radiation therapy treatmentsAbility to work with little supervision and efficiently maintain daily appointment scheduleAbility to communicate with patients from various socio/economic backgrounds and coping abilities, physicians, nurses, and other staff membersKnowledge of growth and development and understand the range of treatment needed for all age groupsProvides care based on the patients’ developmental needsUnderstanding of policies regarding Corporate Compliance issues and understands responsibility to report cases fraud and/or abusePhysical Requirements:Much standing or walkingSignificant bending and lifting requiredHigh visual acuity needed to assess portal images, review documentation, computer work, block fabrication and adjustmentGood audio perception to hear verbal orders, monitor patient audibly and visually during treatmentsAbility to read and comprehend technical informationWorks with equipment that produces radiation and/or radioactive materialsWorks primarily with adult cancer patients, HIV patients and terminally ill patientsPossible contact with infectious blood or body fluidsAbility to work under stressful situationsRequired Licenses and CertificationsARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic TechnologistsCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity