radiology_technologist – Radiation Therapist

Specialty: Radiation Therapist
Facility: PRESBYTERIAN HEALTH SERVICES INC – Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, PKH 002
State License: NM
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm 5×8 Hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Description: Specialty: Radiation TherapistFacility: PRESBYTERIAN HEALTH SERVICES INCState License: NMCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm 5×8 HrGuaranteed Hours: 40.00Description: Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture, the radiation therapist demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adheres to accurate treatment and simulation delivery.Gather necessary set-up aids and prepare room and equipment for patient.Demonstrates necessary manual dexterity and psychomotor skills to operate and manipulate the mechanical motions of complex radiation-emitting treatment units. Works under stress and pressure.Adapts without difficulty to changes in work schedule or assigned area as departmental patient load dictates.Visually monitors patient for unusual reactions and events and reports same to radiation oncologist throughout the course of radiation therapy.Verbally reinforces radiation oncologist’s advice to patients regarding reactions to treatment and their care.Refers patient to other allied health specialists, such as social workers, dietitians, and nursing.Maintains appropriate treatment and simulation records and data.Complies with departmental quality assurance practices.Visually ascertains that consent forms for radiation therapy are in the treatment record and have been signed by the patient before administering the treatment.Monitors and maintains daily treatment records and machine QA, inclusive of but not limited to the following adheres to portal image review/approval guidelines as required by the department and adjusts in field placement as needed.Verbally notifies physics or engineering if measurements do not fall into accepted parameters. Visually recognizes and reports erratic operation of equipment to supervisors, engineering staff and/or Administrative Director for Therapy Services.Checks prescription, set-up instructions, new start procedures, and patient information in the record and verify system, etc.Attends planning clinic as assigned.Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained to support treatment and simulation delivery, the radiation therapist demonstrates and adheres to:Maintenance of departmentally identified base competencies inclusive of performing calculations.Accurate documentation and maintenance of competency assessment criteria.Facilitates learning consistent with expectations of documented competency level by attending lectures, seminars, and in-services to stay abreast of new techniques and to comply with licensure and competency requirements.Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and professional behaviors (soft skills) and participation in competency assessments.Consistently works within the scope of practice and competency level outlined in Natural Progression Plan.Participates in clinical instruction/evaluation.Actively participates in practitioner/student education and assessment.Demonstrates practice-related learning, sharing knowledge and skills learned to students and peers.Participates in departmental/institutional learning initiatives and in-services.Orients and teaches new students/therapists rotating to the treatment unit.Participates in the monthly evaluations of the students, assessing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives.Completes internal variance forms for any error and forwards it to the supervisor for follow-up within 24 hours.Consistently adheres to all departmental policies concerning radiation therapy treatment, attendance, and dress code.Adheres to Kronos Procedures, and effective time management.Utilizes resources and controls resources through careful management of supplies and equipment.Other duties as assigned.Skills: In addition to all of the skills listed for Radiation Therapist: – Able to complete a clinical on-call new start, including the calculations necessary. – Able to perform a clinical template of electron fields – Able to successfully immobilize the prostate and rectum using an endorectal balloon with gas release techniques – Able to deliver radiation to breasts using free breathing multi-isocenter setup techniques with photons and electrons – Able to deliver radiation using the Active Breathing Coordinator system to the Comprehensive Breast, Static IMRT Lung, and Static IMRT Abdomen isocenters – Complete a 6-month rotation in CT Simulation to obtain the following skills: – Mastery of daily and weekly Quality Assurance for CT simulator, LapLaser system. – Successfully produce custom bolus devices for prescribed treatment – Able to document patient setup, complete quality checklist items, and schedule treatment appointments – Able to simulate the following sites, including the production of necessary immobilization devices: CNS, Head and Neck, Lung, GI, GU, GYN, Extremity, Free Breathing Breast, and perform Free Breathing 4DCT scans.Education: Associates Required: Must be a graduate of a JRCERT-accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent. Required: Certified and Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy. Must be certified and licensed by the New Mexico Environment Department’s Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program within 30 days of hireJob Category: Clinical – AlliedMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Shift Type: 8 Hour DaysGuaranteed Hours: 40Shift Hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pmWorker All Inclusive Bill Rate:; 7:30 am to 4:30 pm 5×8 Hr