Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Multiple medical plans with out-ofarea

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Job summary

Geisinger seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy and ensure patient safety across the specified age range in the clinical area.

The role involves preparing patients, operating treatment equipment, documenting in the oncology information management system, and collaborating with physicians to optimize care. On-call duties require simulating new patients, determining fields, and documenting procedures for reproducible treatments.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from a recognized provider.
• Licensed Radiation Therapist within 3 years of hire (ARRT).

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and answer patient questions; schedule treatments in the oncology information management system.
• Position patient for treatment and reproduce simulation setup; obtain imaging and deliver treatment.
• Monitor nutrition, side effects, and emotional health; notify physician of problems; resolve prescription questions.
• Review treatment records for completeness; complete charts and submit billing.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

BLS Certification

Tools

ARRT license

Oncology information management system

Job description

Job Summary

Delivers radiation therapy. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in assigned clinical area.

Job Summary

Delivers radiation therapy. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in assigned clinical area.

Job Duties

• Explains procedures and answers patient questions. Schedules treatments in oncology information management system and gives a copy of the schedule to the patient.
• Positions patient for treatment reproducing simulation setup, obtains required imaging and accurately delivers treatment. Maintains accessory medical equipment such as IVs and oxygen.
• Observes and questions patient concerning nutrition status, side effects, and emotional health. Notifies physician of significant patient problems. Resolves questions concerning patient’s prescription with physician.
• Reviews the treatment record in oncology information management system for completeness and accuracy daily. Completes charts and submits appropriate billing.
• Completes necessary quality assurance checklists in oncology information management system. Performs equipment warm-up procedures.
• Maintains treatment machines and accessories. Informs proper personnel of equipment malfunctions. Performs quality control tests of equipment.
• Meets Radiation Safety requirements and policies with daily patient treatments and activities.
• While on call:
  • simulates new patients with the aid of the physician.
  • Determines optimum fields to cover with proper information.
  • Takes treatment field photograph and tattoos approved field.
  • Records all information needed for reliable reproduction.
  • Enters necessary information into oncology information management system for patient simulation. Interprets appropriate tables to determine dosage for emergency on call cases.
  • Calculates number of monitor units or exposure time for each treatment session to achieve prescribed dose for emergency patients.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Benefits Of Working At Geisinger

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Radiation Therapist within 3 years of hire - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.