This role involves performing technical procedures for tumor localization and administering ionizing radiation to patients aged 15 and older for the treatment of malignant and selected benign conditions. The position requires travel between Cooperstown and Oneonta locations as necessary.
Responsibilities
Administer radiation therapy treatment to patients 15 years or older on radiation therapy treatment units within the Radiation Oncology Program according to departmental procedures
Verify dose per written prescription plan in Aria, as observed by the Chief Therapist and review of weekly chart checks
Deliver radiation dose according to written prescription and accurately document the delivery of the treatment as documented by physician and physics review of the treatment record and by review by the Chief Therapist
Observe patients daily for reactions and immediately report any adverse reactions to the Radiation Oncologist or the Radiation Oncology Nurse
Practice safety precautions to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure to staff or patients as recorded on monthly radiation badge report and by physician feedback
Support brachytherapy procedures by carrying out simulations under the supervision of Physicist and Radiation Oncologist
Document treatment SSD’s weekly and verify markings
Perform all necessary functions prior to delivering radiation treatment
Participate and document the education of the patient and/or family regarding the radiotherapy process and advise them on self-care during the treatment course
Assist with production of custom blocks and immobilization devices
Simulate the patient by delineating proper areas as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist in the Physician clinical treatment-planning note, utilizing a CT Simulator
Upon completion of simulation, document all appropriate patient information required to adequately treat the patient into the patient record and complete all encounters for the pre/post simulation
Maintain competent level of knowledge for self and provide instruction to students and residents
Assume responsibility for maintaining and documenting required CME credits to maintain certification and licensure
Provide clinical instruction to students and other assigned personnel as requested with at least adequate ratings as provided by student evaluation form
Attend 80% of weekly chart rounds and monthly department meetings
Review minutes of missed meetings
Attend all mandatory in-service programs or review videos as documented on annual in-service record
Maintain a passing annual competency performance on all treatment modalities
Maintain a thorough understanding of department equipment and machines, operate them correctly, recognize any malfunctions and notify appropriate individuals
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Assure that daily output checks and proper warm up procedures are carried on radiation therapy units and documented in QC log
Maintain familiarity with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment, and the proper operation of all controls
Be responsible for detecting malfunctions, carrying out first line maintenance, and communicating with the service engineer of each machine
Notify physicist and/or appropriate individual
Maintain familiarity with all emergency and downtime policies, and procedures within the department
Participate in the department’s Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs
Participate in the quarterly Quality Management meeting and weekly chart reviews greater than 80% of the time, unless excused, as measured by attendance sheets
Assist in assuring that therapy-related policies and procedures are created and updates as required (yearly updates)
Schedule treatment patients, code service and complete daily charge log
Be responsible for accurately coding all services provided to each patient and entering in the daily treatment
Perform similar or related duties as requested or directed
Requirements
Graduate of a two or four year radiation therapist training program, required
NYS Temporary Permit, required
ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required
NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required
Communication skills
Clinical skills
Adaptability
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Medium work – Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
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