Radiation Therapist I - FT - Days - BHMC MCI

memorialhealthcare; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Radiation Therapist I under the supervision of the Chief Therapist. You will be technically competent at entry level, apply ionizing radiation as prescribed by the physician, and contribute to high-quality patient care in the Radiation Oncology Unit.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms and equipment, performing imaging to position patients, documenting treatments in Aria, participating in rotations, ensuring safety per ALARA, and

Qualifications

• Accredited Radiation Therapy program required.
• Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences with Radiation Therapy Certification.
• ARRT Certification or Board-eligible.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room and equipment properly for each treatment.
• Performs imaging (CBCT, KV, MV, Active Motion Management) as ordered, to position patient.
• Analyzes results, identifies issues and takes appropriate action including repositioning patient and repeating procedure to deliver therapy according to treatment plan.
• Assists special procedure treatments (e.g., HDR, TBI) and completes treatment documentation.
• Participates in scheduled rotations in all department equipment, serves as on call therapist, and as needed, rotates between both Radiation Oncology departments.
• Performs appropriate quality control warm-up procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions to chain of command.
• Collaborates with Physicians, Physicists, Dosimetrist, Chief Radiation Therapist in simulation or clinical setup process.
• Present set up questions and solutions while utilizing Crew Resource Management Principles and Practices.
• Observes all established radiation safety measures (ALARA).
• Manages patient documentation in Aria for team communication, charge capture and billing reconciliation.
• Prepares the treatment record information for setup and treatment.
• Accurately performs weekly chart checks and QA audits at end of treatment through Encounters in Aria EMR.
• Accurately captures and reviews charges for treatment and simulation procedures.
• Performs CT-Sim procedures and documents accurately.
• Executes simulations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Prepares room and equipment properly for each simulation and monitors patient.
• Manages patient scheduling in a technical area including simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs to avoid delays and or interruptions.
• Serves as resource/educator to radiation therapy students and/or new hires by role modeling professional behaviors, instructing, assessing, and evaluating.
• Stocks and stores appropriate supplies in technical areas.
• Informs Chief Therapists when supplies are needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reviews physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan.
• Educates patient regarding procedures to ensure patient's understanding.
• Assists patient and family with any problems or concerns and refers to proper resource personnel.
• Identifies and reports potential liabilities and risks management to Chief Therapist.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Decisive judgment

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy

ARRT Certification or Board-eligible

BLS Certification

Job description

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Summary

Under the general direction of the Chief Therapist, the Radiation Therapist I contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit, to the quality of patient care and supports the institutional philosophy. The Radiation Therapist I is technically competent at the entry level and interacts with other areas of the department. It is expected that the Radiation Therapist I will meet all initial performance competency standards for this position within one year. The Radiation Therapist I applies ionizing radiation to the patient, as instructed and prescribed by the physician according to departmental standards, state guidelines, and Memorial Healthcare System's policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room and equipment properly for each treatment.
• Performs imaging (CBCT, KV, MV, Active Motion Management) as ordered, to position patient.
• Analyzes results, identifies issues and takes appropriate action including repositioning patient and repeating procedure to deliver therapy according to treatment plan.
• Assists special procedure treatments (e.g., HDR, TBI) and completes treatment documentation.
• Participates in scheduled rotations in all department equipment, serves as on call therapist, and as needed, rotates between both Radiation Oncology departments.
• Performs appropriate quality control warm-up procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions to chain of command.
• Collaborates with Physicians, Physicists, Dosimetrist, Chief Radiation Therapist in simulation or clinical setup process.
• Present set up questions and solutions while utilizing Crew Resource Management Principles and Practices.
• Observes all established radiation safety measures (ALARA).
• Manages patient documentation in Aria for team communication, charge capture and billing reconciliation.
• Prepares the treatment record information for setup and treatment.
• Accurately performs weekly chart checks and QA audits at end of treatment through Encounters in Aria EMR.
• Accurately captures and reviews charges for treatment and simulation procedures.
• Performs CT-Sim procedures and documents accurately.
• Executes simulations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Prepares room and equipment properly for each simulation and monitors patient.
• Manages patient scheduling in a technical area including simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs to avoid delays and or interruptions.
• Serves as resource/educator to radiation therapy students and/or new hires by role modeling professional behaviors, instructing, assessing, and evaluating.
• Stocks and stores appropriate supplies in technical areas.
• Informs Chief Therapists when supplies are needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reviews physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan.
• Educates patient regarding procedures to ensure patient's understanding.
• Assists patient and family with any problems or concerns and refers to proper resource personnel.
• Identifies and reports potential liabilities and risks management to Chief Therapist.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT / CARE, PATIENT RIGHTS, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, RADIATION TREATMENT ADMINISTRATION, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Radiation Therapy (Required)ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

• Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive, teamwork relationships. Must be able to take initiative to take appropriate action when required.
• Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.
• Other Information: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program with an Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences with Radiation Therapy Certification.ARRT Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy and/or ARRT Board-eligible. Must pass with two (2) or less