Riverside Medical Group.
locations Riverside Regional Medical Center Cancer Care Center - Newport News, Virginia
time type Full time
posted on Posted 18 Days Ago
job requisition id 2025-027324
Sign on Bonus up to $10k
This position is eligible for our new team member incentive program. In accepting this position, new full-time team members may be eligible for a bonus of up to $10,000 over the course of your first 2 years with Riverside Cancer Center! It pays to stay!
Overview
Applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Assists the physics staff with patient planning and performs QA on treatment equipment. What you will do
Applies ionizing radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions from the radiation oncologist. Performs patient setups and CT simulation. Completes time out prior to simulation and verifies completion and accuracy of consent. Performs simulations and constructs immobilization devices to physicians’ specifications and appropriate to the patient’s health status. Documents all information for patient treatment (e.g., scans, setup instructions, other appointments), and communicates appropriately at hand-off. Checks prescription and plan for accuracy prior to treatment. Ensures all required QA has been performed and reviewed prior to treatment. Verifies completion and accuracy of consent. Performs timeout prior to all procedures. Uses tattoos and setup marks appropriately and consistently. Uses imaging equipment to verify and document isocenter prior to treatment. Troubleshoots technical setups by collaborating with MDs, physicists, and fellow team members to ensure accurate treatment. Explains treatment process to patient and answers questions as needed. Follows safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals, RHS Team Up For Safety, and the RHS Code of Ethics. Complies with HIPAA guidelines, places patient-confidential information in secure areas. Uses individual log on for computer applications. Follows time-out, infection control, and fall policies. Supports PI activities. Reports and documents equipment issues in a timely manner. Manages schedules, proactively notifies or calls patients for delays. Prioritizes and accomplishes assignments so that work is completed by deadlines. Assists with data used to measure the quality of patient care and/or work processes. Demonstrates ability to prioritize and accomplish assignments with accuracy and timeliness, meeting work schedules and deadlines. Assists with onboarding of new staff. Ensures accurate billing. Qualifications
Education Associates Degree in Radiation Therapy (Required) Bachelors Degree in Radiation Therapy (Preferred) Experience 1 year clinical experience or program experience caring for cancer patients, operation of a linear accelerator, and CT simulator (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire (Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required) If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident, and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.
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Applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Assists the physics staff with patient planning and performs QA on treatment equipment. What you will do
Applies ionizing radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions from the radiation oncologist. Performs patient setups and CT simulation. Completes time out prior to simulation and verifies completion and accuracy of consent. Performs simulations and constructs immobilization devices to physicians’ specifications and appropriate to the patient’s health status. Documents all information for patient treatment (e.g., scans, setup instructions, other appointments), and communicates appropriately at hand-off. Checks prescription and plan for accuracy prior to treatment. Ensures all required QA has been performed and reviewed prior to treatment. Verifies completion and accuracy of consent. Performs timeout prior to all procedures. Uses tattoos and setup marks appropriately and consistently. Uses imaging equipment to verify and document isocenter prior to treatment. Troubleshoots technical setups by collaborating with MDs, physicists, and fellow team members to ensure accurate treatment. Explains treatment process to patient and answers questions as needed. Follows safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals, RHS Team Up For Safety, and the RHS Code of Ethics. Complies with HIPAA guidelines, places patient-confidential information in secure areas. Uses individual log on for computer applications. Follows time-out, infection control, and fall policies. Supports PI activities. Reports and documents equipment issues in a timely manner. Manages schedules, proactively notifies or calls patients for delays. Prioritizes and accomplishes assignments so that work is completed by deadlines. Assists with data used to measure the quality of patient care and/or work processes. Demonstrates ability to prioritize and accomplish assignments with accuracy and timeliness, meeting work schedules and deadlines. Assists with onboarding of new staff. Ensures accurate billing. Qualifications
Education Associates Degree in Radiation Therapy (Required) Bachelors Degree in Radiation Therapy (Preferred) Experience 1 year clinical experience or program experience caring for cancer patients, operation of a linear accelerator, and CT simulator (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire (Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required) If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident, and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.
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