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Radiation Therapist, FT Days

Wellstar Health System, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30064

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Day (United States of America)

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Job Summary

The Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Participates in Quality Control monitoring.

a.Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area. b.Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics). c.Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) d.Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others. e.Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed. f.Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation. g.Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids. h.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription. i.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient. a.Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions. b.Wears radiation safety badges at all times. c.Practices universal precautions. d.Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances e.Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups a.Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR. b.Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Miscellaneous items a.Will do other tasks as assigned b.Participates in on-call rotation c.Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.

Required Minimum Education

Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

ARRT Radiation Therapy Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) And Certification(s)

Required Minimum Experience:

Required Minimum Skills

Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred

Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients.

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