About This Role
This position delivers radiation therapy to patients and performs related duties in accordance with the prescription and instruction by the Radiation Oncologists. It supports the organization in fulfilling its mission, vision, and values, focusing on quality, compassionate care, and reimagining healthcare through connection, service, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Provide radiation therapy and simulation to patients utilizing a variety of radiation therapy equipment and software
- Perform verification and implementation of radiation therapy prescription for simulation and treatment as instructed by the Radiation Oncologist
- Perform documentation per department procedures and protocol, to include chart checks accurate and timely billing, and final treatment course
- Accurately and timely complete patient schedules while being cognizant of staffing/budgeting constraints
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of technical, legal and statistical components of treatment
- Use IGRT appropriately and accurately within the scope of practice and Radiation Oncologist approval
- Perform conventional and IMRT therapy and CT SIM
- Stay abreast of current treatment options which may enhance radiation care and/or provide proper billing support
- Maintain technical proficiency in current radiation oncology practices and procedures
- Evaluate the treatment and condition of patients undergoing treatment and identify the need for symptomatic, emotional and psychological support
- Refer patient as appropriate
- Proactively and professionally participate in new employee and student orientation and education
- Complete all training and education for new procedures and equipment in a timely manner
- Perform all QA essential to safe patient handling, and document QA treatment machine warm up, including but not limited to; True Beam Linear Accelerators, OSMS, CT, RPM, and CRAD activities
- Establish a plan of action and seek appropriate assistance when quality indicators are not met
- Perform treatment and simulation of all brachytherapy, PET Simulation, 4 DCT, DIBH, SBRT, SRS and FSRS patients following provider orders and departmental procedures
- Collaborate with department staff to ensure new treatment procedures fit into the workflow of other specialties as appropriate
- Perform treatment of brachytherapy
Requirements
- ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy, or eligible to take ARRT certification exam and must successfully obtain ARRT certification within six (6) months of hire
- RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first
- Possess an understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to, HIPAA guidelines
