Radiation Therapy Tech I - PRN

147 Navicent Health Baldwin, Inc; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Navicent Health Medical Center Baldwin - Oncology: Radiation division seeks a Part-time Radiation Therapist to deliver and document treatments under a Radiation Oncologist, review imaging with the care team, and perform QA on equipment. CT simulation, block fabrication, immobilization, and MU calculations are involved in prep for treatments.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program, BLS, ARRT RT registration within 1 year, and ability to manage

Qualifications

• Knowledge of treatment planning and treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of record and verify system, radiation oncology equipment and electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex radiation therapy principles.
• Ability to adapt to various instrumentation and adjusting techniques.
• Competent with general radiation equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of electronic health records.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist.
• Works closely with the medical team to review images and port films for patient set ups, selection of treatment devices and verification.
• Performs daily quality assurance (QA) on equipment prior to treatment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots, initiates appropriate corrective measures, and reports irregularities.
• Enters and maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records.
• Maintains patient appointment schedule and ensures proper charge capture for treatments.
• Perform conventional and computed tomography (CT) simulation in preparation for patient treatment; cuts blocks, makes custom immobilization, and completes monitor unit (MU) calculations in absence of Dosimetrist or Physicist.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Skills

Treatment planning

Record & verify systems

EHR systems

Radiation therapy principles

Equipment familiarity

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Education

Radiation Therapy program

Job description

Advocate Health’s Navicent Health Medical Center Baldwin - Oncology: Radiation division seeks a Part-time Radiation Therapist to deliver and document treatments under a Radiation Oncologist, review imaging with the care team, and perform QA on equipment. CT simulation, block fabrication, immobilization, and MU calculations are involved in prep for treatments.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program, BLS, ARRT RT registration within 1 year, and ability to manage