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Form of workResponsibilities:
Radiation Therapist needed for delivery of srt and brachytherapy to skin cancer patients.
Delivers treatment to patients and/or performs patient simulations according to written prescriptions, treatment plans, and orders provided by the Radiation Oncologist
Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family
Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel
Provides safety in patient care through the consistent practice of department protocols, policies and procedures for treatment administration
Recognizes deviations from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Operations Manager
Responds effectively to patient concerns
Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members
Reinforces patient education/side-effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff
Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records
Displays a thorough understanding of radiation oncology billing and coding
Reviews treatment/simulation documentation and billing on a daily basis for accuracy and completeness and works closely with radiation oncology coders
Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients and their families, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis
Maintains a safe and orderly patient treatment room
Assesses potential problems or difficulties with a set-up
Checks safety controls and devices in the treatment room daily and reports problems management
Performs warm up and calibration checks of equipment, as necessary
Responsible for the correct administration of all radiation therapy processes and procedures
Ensures that all administration and documentation requirements are initiated and completed in a professional and timely manner
Maintains confidentiality on all issues
Demonstrates ability to participate as an active and effective member of a team
Qualifications and Experience
Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program
