Radiation Therapist, Pd (Days)

Job Overview:

Responsible for patient simulation and radiation treatment delivery. Delivers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Works efficiently throughout the day to maintain department schedules. Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ensures understanding. Attentive to a patient s side effects and acts as a liaison between patient, nurse and or physician. Reviews each chart for accurate documentation and changes in prescription, written orders, or patient setup parameters. Perform time-out procedure before initiating all treatments and or simulations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of a JCERT accredited school of radiation therapy
• 2-5 years of radiation therapy experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certification by American Registry of Radiographic Technologist (ARRT) in radiation therapy
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Flex Schedule
• Per diem coverage for weekends, holiday, and weekly coverage as needed

Essential Functions:

• Maintains the appearance of the treatment room throughout the day by keeping the room neat and orderly
• Accurately positions patient according to instructions provided in the chart and delivers the prescribed radiation dose and treatment
• Correctly documents treatment data in patients daily radiation treatment record and keeps EMR updated
• Obtains images at intervals consistent with Physician orders.
• Assures that all daily/weekly images are reviewed by the attending radiation oncologist.
• Uses knowledge of EMR system to appropriately schedule patient for simulation procedures, treatment setup and delivery, and to facilitate communication between members of oncology team for treatment planning and procedures
• Responsible for patient simulation
• Performs CT simulations as directed by the Radiation Oncologist; to include fabrication of positioning and immobilization devices tattooing and simple beam modification devices, to ensure accurate reproduction of treatment setup
• Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ensures understanding
• Attentive to a patient s side effects and acts as a liaison between patient, nurse and or physician
• Obtains all pertinent patient information such as diagnostic films, labs and pathology reports prior to the simulation
• Applies knowledge of general CT Scanner applications to obtain images for treatment planning
• Appropriately and accurately documents patient s treatment position and use of positioning aides, by taking digital photos and writing instructions in the EMR
• Coordinate and organize work flow between simulation, dosimetry and treatment
• Maintains the appearance of the CT Simulation, Acuity and Control consoles throughout the day by keeping the rooms neat and orderly

Pay Range:

$60.00 Hourly Rate

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.