Radiation Therapist - FT, Days
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job
SummaryUnder general supervision, the Radiation Therapist performs
simulations and radiation therapy treatments as directed by the
Radiation Oncologist in accordance with established polices and
procedures of Prisma Health. The Radiation Therapist is responsbile
for interpreting the treatment plan, administering safe and
accurate radiation therapy treatments, performing simulations,
maintaining accurate setup and treatment records, ensuring proper
charge capture/billing documentation, and scheduling with the
patient's needs in consideration to optimize workflow and
efficiency.Accountabilities
- Accurately interpret and deliver prescribed courses of
radiation therapy. Prepare treatment room and equipment according
to the prescription and simulation, verifying parameters. Acquire
and analyze radiographic images for precise treatment volume
alignment, patient positioning, and image quality. - 30%
- Maintain appropriate simulation and treatment delivery records
and data. Perform daily charge capture and billing documentation
review. - 10%
- Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and
maintained to support simulation and treatment delivery. - 5%
- Execute morning quality assurance (QA) procedures and warm-up
on both simulation and treatment machines and devices. Report any
deviations from accepted tolerances to manager and/or physics. -
5%
- Adhere to departmental and organizational policies, procedures,
and standards of care. Ensure all regulatory, state, and
accrediting agency standards and requirements are maintained.
Complies with organizational training requirements. - 5%
- Participate in the department's quality assurance programs and
in continuous quality improvement initiatives. Observe radiation
safety measures for patients and team members. - 5%
- Perform both clinical and computed tomography (CT) based
simulations to aid in tumor localization as indicated by the
radiation oncologist. Fabricate immobilization and treatment
devices to ensure reproducibility and accurate treatment delivery.
Prepares and administers contrast agents as prescribed. - 20%
- Participate in call duties for emergent and non-emergent
clinical situations, aids in mold-room tasks, and other duties, as
assigned. - 5%
- Support training and oversight of radiation therapy students
within the guidelines of their respective program and in accordance
with department policies. - 5%
- Monitors and assesses patients during course of treatment for
any reactions and/or changes in physical or mental performance.
Reports any changes to the appropriate level of care for further
assessment. Provides patient education and reinforces advice given
to the patient by the physician and other care team members
regarding skin care, diets, and/or reactions to treatment or care.
- 10%Minimum EducationAssociate's Degree and successful completion
of an accredited Radiation Therapy programMinimum ExperienceNo
previous experience requiredRequired
Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) License or
Board Eligible
- South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)
LicenseKnowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate
effective interpersonal skills and professional behaviors. -
Required
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical
judgement in the application and delivery of ionizing radiation. -
Required
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities,
volumes, work environments, and schedules while maintaining a high
degree of focus and attention to detail. - Required
- Prior experience in a progressive radiation oncology
department. Knowledge of special procedures including, but not
limited to: SRS, SRT, SBRT, SGRT, pediatric and adult anesthesia
cases, TBI, craniospinal (CNS), and brachytherapy procedures. -
PreferredWork ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationCancer
Centers - EastsideFacility1008 Greenville Memorial
HospitalDepartment10537150 Radiation Therapy-CIEastShare your
talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for
the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of
healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at
Prisma Health.
Keywords: Prisma Health, Greenville , Radiation Therapist - FT, Days, Healthcare , Greenville, South Carolina
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