Radiation Therapist-Radiation Oncology-Methodist
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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row 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 an unwavering belief in doing whats 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 youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
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 purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at
Overview
Shift Options:
1. Fulltime Day Shift 32 or 40 hours/week
2. PRN As Needed Day Shift (not eligible for bonus)
**Are you a current Radiation Therapy student Learn more about our student stipend program: UPH Career Launch.**
Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patients body to prescribed doses of radiation. Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions noting on the patients chart such information as the area treated the radiation dosage equipment control settings the patients reactions and the total amount of radiation received to date while delivering excellence patient care.
Responsibilities
Interprets and accurately applies radiation therapy treatments according to the physicians prescription.
Precisely performs verification simulations on treatment machine.
Precisely documents in the patients electronic chart.
Retains and practices prescribed procedures taught at inservices.
Maintains knowledge of patients diagnosis and treatment plan.
Accurately and consistently performs the duties/tasks as assigned in the job description and competency check lists.
Supports and works effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considers physical psychosocial spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Maintains a clean safe and orderly environment demonstrating the practices of infection control principals.
Identifies problems when they occur and reports them to appropriate personnel.
Is selfmotivated and selfdirected in seeking assistance.
Reviews patients charts weekly.
Consistently and accurately records charges for billing purposes.
Accurately answers patient questions or refers them to appropriate personnel.
Accurately performs conebeam scan and kilovoltage films.
Performs the proper linear accelerator and simulator warmup procedure and QA testing.
Proper use of VisionRT.
Perform SRS and SBRT treatments.
Performs basic dosimetry CT simulation assists with PETCT simulations.
Assists with volume studies and prostate implants mammosite and HDRs.
Accurate use of respiratory gating.
Orientates students to radiation therapy.
Qualifications
Education:Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy by and assures compliance with all UnityPoint Health and departmental policies.
Experience:Previous clinical experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated Iowa Permit to registered in Radiation maintain BLS certification.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Microsoft solving and reads comprehends and speaks fluent computer knowledge using word processing spreadsheet email and web and relationship to handle multiple interruptions and changing priorities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
