Radiation Therapist -Outpatient - PRN

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System's Cobb Medical Center is seeking a PRN Radiation Therapist to join the Radiation Oncology team. You will apply ionizing radiation per physician orders, operate radiation therapy equipment, and follow safety protocols to ensure precise patient care across diverse ages.

Requirements include an associate degree, graduation from accredited Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Technology programs (JRCERT), ARRT Radiation Therapy; BLS Instructor certification; and at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree must be in Radiation Therapy and accredited.
• Graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program (ARRT) and Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT).
• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiation Therapy; ARRT Radiation Therapy certification; BLS Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers precise therapy per physician order and treatment plan.
• Ensures patient safety and uses radiation safety practices.
• Documents in EMR and coordinates with care team.
• Participates in on-call rotation and QA monitoring.
• Educates patients and families about treatment side effects and procedures.

Skills

Radiation therapy experience

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Graduate from Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT)

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 Shift

Day (United States of America)

This role is PRN Days ( 3 Shifts every 28 days. )

Located : Cobb Hospital campus.

https://www.wellstar.org/locations/hospital/cobb-medical-center?utm_medium=listing&utm_source=google&utm_content=Wellstar_Cobb_Medical_Center
Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required
Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT) Required

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• ARRT Radiation Therapy
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Job Summary

The PRN 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. Miscellaneous items
• 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. Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
• 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).
• Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
• Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
• Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
• Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
• Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
• Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
• Practices universal precautions.
• Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
• 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
• Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.
• Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Miscellaneous items
• Will do other tasks as assigned
• Participates in on-call rotation
• 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 Required
Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT) Required

Additional License(s) And Certification(s)

Required Minimum Experience:

Required Minimum Skills

Minimum 1 year experience in Radiation Therapy Required
Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.