Radiation Therapist Reg

Berger Health System; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Radiation Oncology is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed treatments under the Radiation Oncologist, and to prepare patients for simulations with dose calculations.

The role requires ARRT licensure in Ohio, an Associate's Degree, and BLS certification, with on-call duties for weekends/holidays and active QA participation.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• ARRT licensure in Ohio required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy treatments daily.
• Maintains daily treatment records and dose calculations.
• Performs simulations and acquires treatment parameters.
• On-call for weekends/holidays as scheduled.
• Maintains patient schedules for in-patients and out-ppatients.
• Monitors patient condition daily.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Dose calculations

Safety & QA

Education

Associate's Degree

ARRT license

BLS certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:Delivers radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Prepares patients for a course of Radiation Therapy inclusive of simulation, dose calculations and acquiring of treatment parameters.Responsibilities And Duties:35%Administers Radiation Therapy treatments on a daily basis.20%Maintains daily record of treatment, inclusive of daily dosages and calculations and other necessary treatment records.5%Performs simulations, acquires treatment parameters, patient contours and dose calculations.10%Therapists who are scheduled to work 80 hours per pay, may be required to be on-call for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.10%Maintains patient schedules for In-Patients and Out-Patients communicates frequently with families and hospital personnel to maintain schedule coordination and accommodate patients as best as possible.10%Monitors patient Condition and progress on a daily basis. i.e., patient weighs, skin care, reaction, etc. .5%Assists Radiation Oncologist in performance of Brachytherapy procedures. Oversees and directs clinical activities of Radiation Therapy Technology students. Provides clinical insight to Radiologic Technology students, nursing students, etc. as needed.5%Participates in Department Clinical QA activities, new patient conference, tumor board and QRM.As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:Associate's DegreeAART-ODH - American Registry of Radiologic Technology - American Association of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of OhioAdditional Job Description:Registered with the ARRT and licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, graduate of approved Radiation Therapy Technology Training Program. BLS CertificationWork Shift:DayScheduled Weekly Hours :40DepartmentRadiation OncologyJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment