Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology per diem

China Reform Holdings Corporation; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist or lead therapist. Per diem, Monday through Friday schedule with experience in Varian/TrueBeam and Aria software is preferred.

The position requires graduation from an approved Radiation Therapy program, ARRT registration, NH licensure, and BLS certification. One year of experience is preferred; new graduates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology required. AS or BS preferred.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Certification, Registration, and Licensure: ARRT registration and NH state licensure; BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy treatment within the scope of practice and departmental standards.
• Performs daily QA and safety procedures on the equipment and reports variances.
• Positions, immobilizes, and aligns patients according to the treatment plan.
• Multitasks in complex situations and works with the team to solve problems.
• Monitors patient response and refers for appropriate management as needed.
• Documents all treatment delivery in the EMR.
• Educates patients on procedures and expectations.
• Acquires and evaluates treatment images and adjusts per imaging guidelines.
• Contributes to simulation and planning of treatment.
• Follows policy and procedures for occurrence reporting.
• Takes call on a rotating basis.
• Engages in departmental meetings and continuing education.
• Adheres to hospital policies and maintains attendance.

Education

AS or BS in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Flexible per diem schedule- Monday through Friday- seeking experience with Varian and Truebeam radiation systems and Aria radiation treatment software

Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist and/or the lead therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.

Education

Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology required. AS or BS preferred.

Experience

One (1) year of experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Certification, Registration, and Licensure

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (AART) and NH State Licensure, BLS Certified.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy treatment within the scope of practice and departmental standards.
• Performs daily quality assurance and safety procedures on the equipment and reports variances appropriately. Maintains routine daily treatment machine schedule and patient treatment calendar.
• Positions, immobilizes, and aligns patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates and assists in solving setup issues.
• Ability to multi-task in complex situations and problem solve independently and as part of a team
• Monitors patient's response and reactions to treatment and refers the patient for appropriate management as needed.
• Accurately documents all treatment delivery information into the electronic medical record.
• Assesses pertinent patient information, prepares and educates the patient on procedures and expectations.
• Acquires and evaluates treatment images and makes appropriate changes according to the imaging guidelines.
• Contributes to the simulation and planning of treatment.
• Follows departmental and hospital policy and procedure for occurrence reporting.
• Takes call on a rotating basis.
• Actively engages in departmental meetings, department initiatives, and continuing education activities.
• Adheres to all Concord Hospital and Departmental Policy and Procedures. Maintains compliance with timekeeping and attendance.

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Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and do fine motor tasks. The employee is occasionally required to bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, reach, and do repetitive motion tasks.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. The employee must be able to hear and speak.

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to air borne contaminants, air borne pathogens, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and electric hazard .

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.