Radiation Therapist

Overview

• This opportunity is located at Presbyterian Rust.

• Full Time
  FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)
  Work Schedule: Days
• This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, dependent on experience.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
The primary purpose of the Radiation Therapist position is to function in a specialized area of radiation therapy in the role of direct patient care provider in the Department of Radiation Oncology.
The scope of position is defined by New Mexico Environment Department's Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the American Society of Radiologic Technologist's Practice Standards of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, and the Standards of Care for Radiation Therapy Services for the Department of Radiation Oncology.
Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• Required: Must be a graduate of a JRCERT accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent.Required: Certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
• Must be certified and licensed by the New Mexico Environment Departments Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities

• Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.
  Clinical Practice Management:
• Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture, the Radiation Therapist demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adheres to accurate treatment and simulation delivery.
• Gathers necessary set-up aids and prepares room and equipment for patient.
• Demonstrates necessary manual dexterity and psychomotor skills to operate and manipulate the mechanical motions of complex radiation-emitting treatment units. Works under stress and pressure.
• Adapts without difficulty to changes in work schedule or assigned area as departmental patient load dictates.
• Visually monitors patient for unusual reaction and events and reports same to radiation oncologist throughout the course of radiation therapy.
• Explains treatment procedure to the patient as it is performed communicating in a clear, concise voice; answers patient's and family's questions and defers those not within his/her competence to the radiation oncologist. Verbally reinforces radiation oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care. Recognizes patient's needs and responds to them appropriately. Refers patient to other allied health specialists, such as a social workers, dietitians and nursing.
• Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities.
  Quality Assurance Management:
• Complies with departmental quality assurance practices.
• Visually ascertains that consent forms for radiation therapy are in the treatment record and have been signed by the patient before administering the treatment.
• Monitors and maintains daily treatment records and machine QA, inclusive of but not limited to the following: adheres to portal image review/approval guidelines as required by the department makes adjustments in field placement as needed.
• Verbally notifies physics or engineering if measurements do not fall into accepted parameters. Visually recognizes and reports erratic operation of equipment to supervisor, engineering staff and/or Administrative Director for Therapy Services.
• Checks prescription, set-up instructions, new start procedures, and patient information in the record and verify system, etc. Reviews the records for any discrepancies between the prescription, treatment plan, and amendments.
• Attends planning clinic as assigned.
• Performs, monitors, and maintains mandatory quality control activities and documentation.
  Maintains Competency Management
  Competency Management:
• Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained to support treatment and simulation delivery, the Radiation Therapist demonstrates and adheres to:
• Maintenance of departmentally identified base competencies inclusive of performing calculations.
• Accurate documentation and maintenance of competency assessment criteria.
• Facilitates learning consistent with expectations of documented competency level by attending lectures, seminars, and in-services to stay abreast of new techniques and to comply with licensure and competency requirements.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and professional behaviors (soft skills) and participation in competency assessments.
• Consistently works within the scope of practice and competency level outlined in Natural Progression Plan.
  Participates in clinical instruction/evaluation
• Education and Training Management:
• Demonstrates practice related learning, share knowledge and skills learned to students and peers.
• Participates in departmental/institutional learning initiatives and in-services.
• Orients and teaches new students/therapists rotating to treatment unit.
• Adhere to departmental guidelines and institutional policies
• Adheres to department policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Completes internal variance forms for any error and forwards it to the supervisor for follow up within 24 hours.
• Consistently adheres to all departmental policies concerning radiation therapy treatment, attendance, and dress code.
• Adheres to Kronos Procedures, effective time management.
• Utilizes resources and controls resources through careful management of supplies and equipment.
• Effectively uses the experience and abilities of other staff members.
• Willing to take instruction, discipline, correction, and guidance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and shows initiative to begin, complete and improve all actions required to accomplish job.
• Safe and effective use of linear accelerator for basic radiation treatments, as well as treat a heterotopic site from beginning to end
• Mastery of daily Quality Assurance of Linear Accelerator, Active Breathing Coordinator and iGuide system.
• Able to complete an in-depth chart check of new patients.
• Able to fabricate an electron block

Benefits
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
Learn more about our employee benefits:
https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico
New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Offer Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each offer.
Maximum Offer
USD $47.83/Hr.