Radiation Therapist-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking an Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation per oncologist prescriptions. You will educate patients and families about treatments and refer to RN/PA/RD/MD as indicated.

Daily treatment schedules will be maintained and verified in the MOSAIQ system. The role requires graduation from a School of Radiation Therapy, ARRT certification eligibility or active certification, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Radiation Therapy.
• Board certified OR registry eligible by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy.
• Must pass the ARRT exam within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers daily radiation treatment as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Positions patients for treatment with exactness according to the prescription.
• Verifies treatment accuracy and maintains daily treatment schedules in MOSAIQ.
• Trains Radiation Therapy students and assists other staff as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

School of Radiation Therapy graduate

ARRT certification eligibility

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Radiation Oncology Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary

Responsible 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 Functions

The 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 Oncologist
• Conduct most treatments independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient’s physician
• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription
• Checks therapy equipment to ensure proper operation and notify ancillary staff of issues timely manner
• Performs mold room duties and demonstrates use of equipment and safety procedures
• Cuts, pours, and mounts 4 sets of various blocks
• Performs basic simulations including Ct/Simulations with little or no assistance
• Performs basic Dosimetry hand calculations for POP fields, blocked and unblocked
• Efficiently schedules and maintains daily patient treatment schedule and assists others when feasible
• Observes and reassure patients during treatment and report to clinic staff as necessary
• Instructs trains and supervises Radiation Therapy students
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The 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 required
• Board certified OR registry eligible by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy required
• Candidate 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 Therapist
• CPR certification is required

Work Experience

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical oncology. Understanding of radiation physics, radiation safety, and basic dosimetry theories. Understanding of safe and proper operation of linear accelerators and simulator equipment. Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions setting up patients for radiation therapy treatments. Ability to work with little supervision and efficiently maintain daily appointment schedule. Ability to communicate with patients from various socio/economic backgrounds and coping abilities, physicians, nurses, and other staff members. Knowledge of growth and development and understand the range of treatment needed for all age groups. Provides care based on the patients’ developmental needs. Understanding of policies regarding Corporate Compliance issues and understands responsibility to report cases fraud and/or abuse.

Physical Requirements

Much standing or walking. Significant bending and lifting required. High visual acuity needed to assess portal images, review documentation, computer work, block fabrication and adjustment. Good audio perception to hear verbal orders, monitor patient audibly and visually during treatments. Ability to read and comprehend technical information. Works with equipment that produces radiation and/or radioactive materials. Works primarily with adult cancer patients, HIV patients and terminally ill patients. Possible contact with infectious blood or body fluids. Ability to work under stressful situations.

Required Licenses and Certifications

ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.