RADIATION THERAPIST - SOLE MIA

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist 2 to simulate and administer prescribed radiation treatment. The role requires maintaining patient condition monitoring and providing emotional support as needed.

Key responsibilities include preparing treatment plans, operating imaging and simulation equipment, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with the therapy team. A Florida license and ARRT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Florida Registered Radiation Therapy license required.
• ARRT Certification.
• BLS by AHA.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation doses to body parts per physician prescription.
• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy per prescription.
• Reviews prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient ID.
• Maintains records including dosages, equipment settings, and reactions.
• Monitors patient progress and reports adverse signs or complications.
• Follows radiation safety procedures for patient and staff.
• Operates treatment machines safely and effectively.
• Performs daily machine safety checks and reports anomalies.
• Constructs immobilization devices and blocking for conformal therapy.
• Uses imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for localization.
• Collaborates with Radiation Oncologist to customize treatment plan.
• Performs simulations per physician orders.
• Acts as a resource for staff and troubleshoots equipment issues.
• Adheres to University policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate degree in a relevant field

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Radiation Therapy Technologist 2 simulates and administers radiation treatment to patients as prescribed by the physician. The incumbent monitors the patient's physical condition to determine if any adverse side effects are taking place and provides emotional support as needed.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Administers doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards, as prescribed by the physician.
• 2. Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• 3. Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
• 4. Maintains records, reports, and files as required, including information such as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patient reactions.
• 5. Observes the patient's clinical progress and uses clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
• 6. Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others. Adheres to the radiation safety procedure protocol.
• 7. Operates a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines safely and effectively.
• 8. Performs and documents daily machine safety checks. Understands safe limits of equipment operations, and reports and identifies abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority.
• 9. Constructs immobilization devices and employs custom blocking techniques that are conducive to conformal radiation therapy.
• 10. Utilizes sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization.
• 11. Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan that is customized to the patient's needs.
• 12. Performs simulations according to physician's orders.
• 13. Acts as a resource therapist for all staff members. Understands and trouble-shoots general technological equipment necessary to the department to ensure safe, appropriate & effective patient care.
• 14. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Associate degree in relevant field required

Experience:Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:Valid State of Florida Registered Radiation Therapy license required

ARRT CertificationBLS by AHA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Staff