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UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge
Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology
FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Shifts: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm
*$7,500 Sign-on Bonus*
Why UnityPoint Health?
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Responsibilities
• Interprets and implements prescription, and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Determines the impact of therapeutic interventions on the patient's condition and recognizes the patient's progress towards meeting the desired outcomes.
• Educate patients on procedures, skin care, side effects and nutrition.
• Observe patients for physical and emotional changes, side effects and nutrition needs.
• Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.
• Monitors patients' clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to medical or nursing staff for appropriate intervention.
• Operation of the therapeutic equipment, proper patient positioning, monitoring of the patient during the procedure, and related clerical duties.
• Performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures.
• Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to physics.
• Adhere to strict radiation safety guidelines.
• Ability to perform procedures regarding quality assurance, emergency shutdown and guidelines that pertain to the operation manuals for equipment.
• Serves as a technical resource person for implementing new techniques or technology.
• Assists in training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families. Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Meet and adhere to internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, plus strategic goals.
• Accurately complete and chart all simulation and treatment summaries, reports and documentations.
• All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 years' experience as a staff therapist. Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practice, radiation protection and quality assurance, patient management and care, charges, basic dosimetry and equipment.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Registered in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed by the State of Iowa.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
The applicant will exhibit the ability to function independently and effectively within a team environment, exercise good judgment, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically, communicate effectively, think creatively, and to organize and plan efficiently.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge
Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology
FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Shifts: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm
*$7,500 Sign-on Bonus*
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Responsibilities
• Interprets and implements prescription, and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Determines the impact of therapeutic interventions on the patient's condition and recognizes the patient's progress towards meeting the desired outcomes.
• Educate patients on procedures, skin care, side effects and nutrition.
• Observe patients for physical and emotional changes, side effects and nutrition needs.
• Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.
• Monitors patients' clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to medical or nursing staff for appropriate intervention.
• Operation of the therapeutic equipment, proper patient positioning, monitoring of the patient during the procedure, and related clerical duties.
• Performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures.
• Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to physics.
• Adhere to strict radiation safety guidelines.
• Ability to perform procedures regarding quality assurance, emergency shutdown and guidelines that pertain to the operation manuals for equipment.
• Serves as a technical resource person for implementing new techniques or technology.
• Assists in training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families. Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Meet and adhere to internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, plus strategic goals.
• Accurately complete and chart all simulation and treatment summaries, reports and documentations.
• All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 years' experience as a staff therapist. Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practice, radiation protection and quality assurance, patient management and care, charges, basic dosimetry and equipment.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Registered in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed by the State of Iowa.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
The applicant will exhibit the ability to function independently and effectively within a team environment, exercise good judgment, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically, communicate effectively, think creatively, and to organize and plan efficiently.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
