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in Weston, FL
Radiation Therapist-PRN
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Weston, FL Weston, Florida |
About this job
Job Summary:
Provides therapeutic and patient care services for the purpose of delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician.
Responsibilities:
* Determines and delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
* Monitors and documents patient's condition, reports any adverse reactions.
* Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
* Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
* Checks and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
* Other duties as assigned.
Education:
* Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible.
Certifications:
* ARRT Registered Technologist, RT(T) in good standing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. State licensure (RL) if required by state law.
Complexity of Work:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
* Ability to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress.
* The ability to utilize computer programs to input data base and capture information.
Work Experience:
* Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical record as well as record and verify.
* Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation preferred.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
* Ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs. Ability to push/pull over 100 lbs. Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
* Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
* Ability to work the hours of operation - flexible. Ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
* Ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.
Personal Protective Equipment:
* Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Provides therapeutic and patient care services for the purpose of delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician.
Responsibilities:
* Determines and delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
* Monitors and documents patient's condition, reports any adverse reactions.
* Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
* Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
* Checks and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
* Other duties as assigned.
Education:
* Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible.
Certifications:
* ARRT Registered Technologist, RT(T) in good standing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. State licensure (RL) if required by state law.
Complexity of Work:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
* Ability to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress.
* The ability to utilize computer programs to input data base and capture information.
Work Experience:
* Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical record as well as record and verify.
* Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation preferred.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
* Ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs. Ability to push/pull over 100 lbs. Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
* Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
* Ability to work the hours of operation - flexible. Ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
* Ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.
Personal Protective Equipment:
* Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.