Radiation Therapist (PRN) — Training & QA Focus

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health in Lebanon, NH seeks a PRN Radiation Therapist to deliver patient care across treatment modalities, assist with setup, and maintain detailed records for accurate daily scheduling and billing. Required: Associate degree in Radiation Therapy, ARRT RT-T within three months of hire, and BLS within 30 days; 1 year of experience preferred.

May travel to affiliated sites as needed and participate in QA activities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiation Therapy required.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with various treatment modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols.
• Observes and questions patients about their response to treatment. Screens, counsels or directs physical and emotional problems to Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse. Directs patients to nurse for weekly evaluation.
• Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories are prepared and accounted for.
• Presents field verification films to MD to verify set-up. Adjusts fields as the Radiation Oncologist directs. Documents and follows through on changes and re-film.
• Maintains patient treatment records; prepares dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily.
• Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis.
• Schedules research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students.
• Maintains and supplies assigned treatment rooms.
• Performs a variety of functions to oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a technical resource for students.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, including travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs.

Education

Associates degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health in Lebanon, NH seeks a PRN Radiation Therapist to deliver patient care across treatment modalities, assist with setup, and maintain detailed records for accurate daily scheduling and billing. Required: Associate degree in Radiation Therapy, ARRT RT-T within three months of hire, and BLS within 30 days; 1 year of experience preferred.

May travel to affiliated sites as needed and participate in QA activities.