Radiation Therapist -Outpatient - PRN

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking a PRN Staff Radiation Therapist for the Radiation Oncology Department at Cobb Hospital. You will apply ionizing radiation to patients under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and operate radiation therapy equipment with strict safety practices.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy, JRCERT accreditation, ARRT Radiation Therapy certification with BLS, and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required from an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT).
• Certifications required upon hire: ARRT Radiation Therapy, BLS (or Instructor).
• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• Delivers precise therapy to designated treatment areas.
• Performs patient assessments and complex treatment setups.
• Documents in EMR.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Educates patients and families on treatment effects and safety procedures.
• Adheres to safety protocols and follows physician prescriptions.

Skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

Quality control

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Graduate from JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology School

ARRT Radiation Therapy certification with BLS

Minimum 1 year Radiation Therapy experience

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. )

Location

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

Education and Licensure

• Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program
• Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT)
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT)
• 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
• Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in Radiation Therapy
• Required Minimum Skills: Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients

Join Us

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. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION

Deliver world-\u201cclass healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES

• We serve with compassion
• We pursue excellence
• We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-\u201clink school. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE \u201c100 Best Companies to Work For\u201d list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-\u201ctop-\u201c but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.