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Bauer's Intelligent Transportation, Inc. RADIATION THERAPIST in Trophy Club, Texas
RADIATION THERAPIST
Job Details
Job Location
Radiation Center - West - Trophy Club, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care
Description
As a Radiation Therapist at Urology Clinics of North Texas (UCNT), you will be an integral part of a dynamic organization experiencing growth. With 20 North Texas locations and 58 providers, we are looking to fill this role.
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing the highest level of care while delivering ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist and under the general supervision of the Physicist.
Must be able to adhere to the Behavioral Expectations/Customer Service Standards, demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safe operation of the facility, demonstrates compliance with HIPPA policies and procedures and an understanding of the population served.
Maintains the accuracy of the treatment chart including patient identity, treatment prescription, diagnosis, calculations, and thorough knowledge of Aria.
Document all parameters of simulation and treatment in ARIA
Follows proper protocols for procedures
Maintains technical/clinical competency in all routine procedures and on all equipment
Prepare room and equipment for patient according to physician instructions regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, etc
Ensures proper radiation doses are delivered and recorded daily
Ensures all images are taken and checked according to department standards.
Assists in scheduling patients for their appointments
Transfer patient safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc
Ensure patient treatment meets all expectations and safety guidelines
Deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision
Maintain patient markings
Observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist
Maintain a clean area including treatment rooms, console and patient changing rooms
Perform weekly chart checks to verify accuracy of documentation, billing and treatment
Submit appropriate CPT charges for services rendered
Simulate patients using CT simulator or clinical setup
Ensures equipment is warmed up every morning; daily output checks
Solid basic knowledge on CT Simulations and applications
Solid basis knowledge on Linear Accelerator and applications
Other duties as required by Physician, Physicist or management
Utilizes proper radiation protective equipment when exposure to radiation is a possibility, while maintaining radiation exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)
Follows Universal Precautions related to Bloodborne Pathogens
Reports any safety concern by documenting in maintenance log any repair needing attention
Reads and signs Radiation Safety Manual annually
Follows State regulations for reporting of misadministration
Maintains visual and auditory contact with patient during treatment
Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment and confirms their understanding
Reinforces care plans on management of side effects and general care
Reports changes in the patient's condition to physicians and nurses
Assists Physician and nurse in follow up care
Perform daily and weekly QA on Linac and CT, communicating any discrepancies with Physicist
Coordinate service and repairs for Linac and CT with engineers
Trouble shoots technical, software problems, writes problems in logbook when repair is needed
Reports equipment breakdown to Director, Physician and physicist
Shows responsibility in handling equipment and avoiding intentional breakage.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Must have completed and Associate or a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Radiation Therapy.
Must have completed 12-month certificate program in Radiation Therapy
Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
Have current licensure for state you will practice
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Ability to adapt to change readily
Certificates, Licensee, Registrations:
ARRT registered in Radiation Therapy
Certified Medical Radiological Technologist (CMRT) in Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of ARIA, interfacing with Eclipse planning system
Experience with Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerator
CT Simulation setup experience