Radiation Therapist – Casual/PRN
Nebraska Methodist Health System
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Omaha • Iowa • New York • United States
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About the role
- Administers prescribed radiation therapy treatment in an efficient and courteous manner
- Escorts customer to and from the treatment room in a timely manner and administers treatment delivery as prescribed by physician.
- Ensures information recorded in the chart is appropriate, accurate and legible, including documentation in Aria and Cerner (i.e. orders, QCL's and charges).
- Explains the treatment procedure, answers appropriate questions and directs the customer to other support staff when appropriate.
- Competent in all aspects of Aria and Cerner (i.e. entering and scheduling new patients, enter and print daily charges and schedules accurately)
- Assures quality delivery of care to the customers.
- Verifies patient treatment delivery as prescribed with weekly/daily/cone beam verification x-rays.
- Performs weekly chart checks noting upcoming changes in the customer care plan.
- Performs equipment quality checks daily to assure performance within designated parameters.
- Stay current with all aspects of billing in accordance with the state guidelines.
- Assist with pre-authorization forms as indicated.
- Communicates effectively with customer, clinical staff and others.
- Evaluates the customer's general health daily through observation and dialogue with open-ended questions.
- Communicates information to the nurse, and/or physician, and about the customer as required or appropriate, including side effects, reactions and dietary needs.
- Shows respect for others by listening attentively and receptively.
- Maximizes efficiency of workflow daily to accommodate the needs of the clinic.
- Prioritizes tasks to adapt to the demands of the clinical schedule daily.
- Demonstrates flexibility and perseverance when clinical workload is challenging.
- Takes initiative to be industrious in performing other clinical duties when the linear accelerator schedule is free of activity
- Facilitates teamwork with co-workers.
- Anticipates upcoming schedule needs and initiates preparation efforts, including the scheduling of patients and fabricating cerrobend blocks.
- Assures cooperative measures are taken during workday for fair distribution of tasks.
- Gathers all available data necessary to assure accurate treatment prior to delivery.
- Demonstrates ability to analyze whether treatment data information matches prescription.
- Maintains composure with new or difficult situations.
- Ensure documentation is correct, approved and signed prior to treatment.
- Practices radiation safety and uses appropriate aseptic techniques.
- Addresses supervising therapist with concerns related to clinical duties and responsibilities in a professional manner.
- Follows guidelines and procedures as communicated by lead therapist.
- Reports any appropriate clinical updates or changes to lead therapist in a timely manner.
- Attends mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures, and as directed by lead therapist.
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science Radiation Therapy certification program required.
- Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
- Approximately 6-12 months of on the job experience preferable to gain knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
- Iowa Medical Radiographer (RAD.IA) license required.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography (R) required.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy (T) required.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
- Knowledge in Radiation Therapy principles and practices required.
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Excellent benefits
- Great work environment where all employees are valued
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
radiation therapytreatment deliverychart documentationpatient schedulingbilling proceduresquality checkstreatment verificationaseptic techniquesdata analysispatient assessment
Soft Skills
effective communicationteamworkflexibilityperseveranceinitiativerespectful listeningtask prioritizationworkflow efficiencyprofessionalismadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's of Science in Radiation TherapyIowa Medical Radiographer licenseARRT certification in RadiographyARRT certification in Radiation TherapyBasic Life Support (BLS) certification