Radiation Therapist II - $10k Sign on Bonus
hace 2 días
Pembroke Pines
Summary: Under the general direction of the Chief Therapist, the Radiation Therapist level 2 contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit, to the quality of patient care and supports the organizational philosophy. Acts as a team leader to the Radiation Therapist level 1 and interacts with other areas of the department. Acts as a senior resource and coordinates technical activities under emergency or unusual situations in the absence of a Chief Therapist. Applies ionizing radiation to the patient, as instructed and prescribed by the physician, according to departmental standards, state guidelines, and Memorial Healthcare System’s policy and procedures. Required: *Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) *ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) *BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) Responsibilities: • Performs CT-Sim procedures and documents accurately. Executes simulations in accordance with department policies and procedures., • Prepares room and equipment properly for each simulation and monitors patient., • Performs complex special procedures (4D CT Respiratory Gating, HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT, Oral and IV Contrast, Urethrogram) and monitors patient for adverse reactions and quickly seeks assistance of a nurse or physician, when appropriate., • May act as a Preceptor to Radiation Therapist level 1. Is a main resource to radiation therapy students and/or new hires by role modeling professional behaviors instructing, assessing and evaluating., • Performs and acts as resource to staff assisting with complicated high risk, low frequency procedure/ treatments., • May act as a Charge Radiation Therapist to convey instructions of Radiation Oncologists, physicist and/or dosimetrist to appropriate personnel and ensures the instructions are carried out., • Interacts directly with medical physics staff and acts as a liaison between other healthcare professionals. Identifies and immediately reports equipment malfunction to Chief Therapist., • Participates in scheduled rotations in all department equipment, serves as emergency on call therapist, and as needed, rotates between both Radiation Oncology departments., • Maintains flexibility and assumes all other additional responsibilities as assigned., • Manages patient scheduling in a technical area including simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs to avoid delays or interruptions., • Prepares room and equipment properly for each treatment., • Performs imaging (CBCT, KV, MV, respiratory gating) as ordered, to position patient., • Analyzes results, identifies issues and takes appropriate action including repositioning patient and repeating procedure to deliver therapy according to treatment plan., • Performs special procedure treatments (HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT) and completes treatment documentation., • Stocks and stores appropriate supplies in technical areas. Informs Chief Therapists when supplies are needed., • Reviews physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan., • Educates patient regarding procedures to ensure patient's understanding., • Assists patient and family with any problems or concerns and refers to proper resource personnel. Identifies and reports potential liabilities and risks management to Chief Therapist., • Manages patient documentation in Aria for team communication, charge capture and billing reconciliation., • Prepares the treatment record information for setup and treatment., • Accurately performs weekly chart checks and QA audits at end of treatment through Encounters in Aria EMR., • Accurately captures and reviews charges for treatment and simulation procedures., • Collaborates with Physicians, Physicists, Dosimetrist, Chief Radiation Therapist in simulation or clinical setup process., • Presents set up questions and solutions while utilizing Crew Resource Management Principles and Practices., • Observes all established radiation safety measures (ALARA).Performs appropriate quality control warm-up procedures on equipment., • Troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions to chain of command., • Maintains and completes monthly department data logs. Required Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience. Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program with an Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences with Radiation Therapy Certification. Additional Credential Info: ARRT Registered Technologist- Radiation Therapy or ARRT Board Eligible and must pass within one (1) month of starting the position.