Radiation Therapist (Per Diem) Danbury Hospital & New Milford Radiation Therapy
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Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Responsibilities:
1. Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts adequately covering the involved areas by positioning patients for treatment with accuracy using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
2. Designs and facilitates daily treatment schedules. Orders reviews and exports daily treatment charges.
3. Observes the clinical progress of patients receiving radiation and can recognize signs of treatment complications to know when to withhold treatment until physician is consulted.
4. Follows department quality control measures for treatment delivery (weekly port films labs IGRT imaging and weekly physician management visits). Maintains a neat and acc
5. Performs simulation procedures and constructs immobilization devices. Documents all simulation information/set-up photos needed to prepare a patient charge for treatment.
6. Performs daily quality control warm-up procedures on linear accelerators and simulator prior to patient procedures. Has full knowledge of linear accelerator controls and can operate and adjust equipment to regulate dosage; can detect unsatisfactory setups and/or errors and reports them promptly and can perform emergency shutdown protocols when needed.
7. Learns and applies new advances in treatment technology and assists other staff members and follows the principles of radiation protection for patient self and others.
8. Assists in follow-up clinic patient exams and receptionist duties - phone filing greet patients scheduling follow-up and consults and simulations.
9. Maintains patient safety at all times. Able to transfer patients safely to the treatment couch giving special care to catheter IV drips O2 mask tubes oxygen tanks and life support systems.
10. Practice continuing education and fulfills all state and national compliance responsibilities.
11. Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the healthcare team patients and facilities. Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.
12. Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
13. Educate prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions providing physical and emotional assistance and reinforcing physician advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
14. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Education & Credentials Required:
- Associates degree
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Radiographer
Radiation Therapist must be graduate of accredited ARRT Radiation Therapy program. Solid computer skills efficiency and ability to concentrate on tasks.
Minimum Experience: three years
Desired: Three years minimum experience preferred.
PRN Rate: $59.00 hourly per the contractual TAFT Union grid.
Required Experience:
IC
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