Radiation Therapist PRN (spectrumhealth)
Job posting number: #167994 (Ref:R157117)
Job Description
- Accurately performs advanced radiation treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Accurately follows, maintains and completes the patient electronic treatment record on a daily basis. Responsible for general dose calculations.
- Accurately performs advanced radiation treatments and procedures (SRS, SRT, TBI, HT, HDR, and IGRT) independently as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Charges correctly at point of service on a daily basis. Able to troubleshoot equipment faults and notify appropriate employee(s) and/or vendor for repair.
- Responsible for being on call at least one weekend per calendar year, including holiday, if call at primary site.
- Assumes shift accountability for maintenance of quality services. Responsible for opening the department and proficient in machine warm- ups. Responsible for completing the crash cart checklist if called in on a day department is closed.
- Accurately simulates more complex set ups in a timely manner, actively participates in contrast simulations with contrast sign off, collects all pertinent simulation information and enters pertinent information in approved departmental/hospital based record and verification system.
- Accurately performs electron block and custom bolus fabrication.
- Respectfully identifies the needs of patients and family members/students/health care professionals and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals. Actively participates in the achievement and maintenance of patient satisfaction scores, by researching and resolving problems.
- Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility. Actively participates in departmental projects assigned.
- Required Vocational/Technical Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program
- Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent a related field
- 2 years of relevant experience approved Radiation Therapy setting Required
- CRT-Radiation Therapist - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW
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Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name
Radiation Oncology - St JosephEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
0.5Hours of Work
Variable.Days Worked
Mondy through FridayWeekend Frequency
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