Radiation Therapist I
Radiation Therapist I
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Overview
Radiation Therapist Proton Therapy Services
Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift
Thompson Oncology Group Overview:
As a member ofCovenant HealthandThompson Cancer Survival Center Thompson Oncology Group is part of the regions largest cancer-fighting network with more imaging centers more board-certified physicians and surgeons and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. All Thompson Oncology Group practices are committed to excellence and ongoing quality improvement.
Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is a leader in medical oncology services and provides patients access to all proven drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines. Our team of board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment including chemotherapy immunotherapy targeted therapy and hormone therapy at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region.
Department Description:
Thompson Proton Center offers patients one of the worlds most advanced forms of radiation therapy for cancer treatment. As the ONLY proton therapy center in our region were proud to offer the latest technology and treatment methods to patients across East Tennessee and beyond. One of just 40 proton therapy facilities in the U.S. Thompson Proton Center is centrally located off Dowell Springs Blvd. in West Knoxville.
Position Summary:
The Radiation Therapist I provides accurate radiation treatment to patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist while also developing a positive trusting caring and professional relationship with patients and coworkers. Responsible to administer therapeutic radiation to pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients under the direct and indirect supervision of the radiation oncology team leaders including Lead Therapist Supervisor/Manager/Director of Radiation Oncology Medical Physics and the Radiation Oncologist. Enhances departmental operations through consistently respectful and positive communication with coworkers patients patients family members and visitors. Uses independent judgment to maintain continuity of patient care of the highest standards in an efficient caring manner.
Responsibilities
- Reviews prescription diagnosis patient chart and patient identification for accuracy prior to every treatment.
- Works with radiation oncology team to identify prepare and construct equipment such as immobilization devices treatment tools and protection devices to achieve repeatable patient positioning per the radiation treatment plans.
- When working as a team with another therapist acts as a double check for safety and quality.
- Positions patients for treatment (utilizing treatment devices when prescribed) with accuracy according to radiation oncologists prescription.
- Administers the prescribed doses of radiation defined in patients treatment plan to the specified target area of the patients body using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
- Performs all safety and quality checks on radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation. Effectively communicates treatment machine issues to radiation oncology leaders and the operating engineers.
- Educates prepares and reassures patients and their families by answering questions providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
- Enters accurate patient data into equipment computer and set controls to operate and adjust radiation therapy delivery equipment and regulate dosage.
- Observes and reassures patients during and after treatment and reports to physician any unusual reactions or concerns about changes in patients status.
- Consistently follows principles of radiation protection for patient self and others.
- Analyzes problems when patient setups are not reproducing and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Troubleshoots problems with equipment patient medical conditions and patient satisfaction situations and escalates concerns that cannot be immediately corrected.
- Maintains treatment schedules gives proper notification to patients of treatment times and notifies patients of any scheduling delays or changes.
- Maintains accurate and timely records per department/practice guidelines including information as radiation dosages elapsed days equipment settings appropriate charge capture and patients reactions.
- Works within scope independently utilizing self direction to prioritize the workload and carry out tasks with flexibility for volume variances.
- Follows procedures to respond quickly and without immediate assistance in an emergency.
- Communicates effectively in writing and speaking to convey information professionally and accurately.
- Participates in maintaining neat clean and stocked treatment rooms and console area.
- Works toward achieving department goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Follows policies procedures safety standards infection control and universal precaution guidelines.
- Completes annual education / training sessions or assignments as well as position competencies.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
None
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain ARRT (T) within six (6) months post graduate program. CPR required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
