Travel Radiation Therapist
Elyria, OH
Healthcare Support
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Details: Radiation Therapist

Contract Overview

• Duration: 13 Week Contract
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Morning QA Shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (as needed)
• Call/Weekends: No call, no weekends

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience
• AART Certification
• Ohio Radiology License
• BLS Certification
• EKG exam NOT required

Preferred Experience

• Elekta experience (a plus)
• HDR brachytherapy experience (a plus)

Position Summary

The radiation therapist administers radiation to patients throughout the treatment process as a member of an interdisciplinary team of radiation oncologists, radiation physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses, and support staff which plans and delivers the course of treatment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Treatment Responsibilities

• Assists in localizing tumors, participate in treatment planning, and deliver high doses of ionizing radiation prescribed by a radiation oncologist
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and an awareness of safety issues
• Demonstrates competency to deliver optimal radiation therapy treatments to all patients, CT/Sim and conventional sim, HDR, Mold room, IMPAC, Portal Vision/Viewstation, basic dose calculations, and billing procedures
• Assists with Diagnostic CT as requested
• Verifies the accuracy of the patient setup prior to treatment delivery
• Verifies treatment console readouts and settings prior to treatment
• Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure

Patient Care and Communication

• Remains sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of patients
• Anticipates patient needs and concerns and determines when treatment should be withheld until a physician can be consulted
• Determines when to contact the physician with patient side effects/questions
• Addresses and documents patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure when appropriate
• Refers questions about diagnosis, treatment or prognosis to the patient's physician
• Provides information and instruction on proper skin care, diet and self-care procedures
• Determines the course of action for an emergency or problem situation

Quality Assurance and Documentation

• Reviews patient treatment records and doses daily to ensure that treatment does not exceed prescribed dose or normal tissue tolerance
• Takes portal film according to established protocols; reviews portal films and initiates changes as necessary
• Checks patients' charts weekly
• Documents diagnostic, treatment and patient data in the appropriate record
• Documents any exceptions from the established criteria or procedures
• Verifies the mathematical accuracy of the prescription and the daily treatment summary
• Maintains documentation of quality assurance activities, procedures and results in accordance with established guidelines
• Documents and reports to appropriate personnel the need for equipment maintenance and repair

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Demonstrates an understanding of cancer, radiation biology, radiation therapy techniques, equipment technology, radiation safety, and the psychosocial aspects of cancer
• Uses professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting with treatment planning, recognizing and resolving equipment problems and treatment discrepancies
• Demonstrates completion of the appropriate education related to clinical practice
• Maintains appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice
• Participates in educational activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and performance
• Promotes a positive, collaborative practice atmosphere with other members of the health care team
• Develops collaborative partnerships with other health care providers in the interest of diagnostic and therapeutic quality and cost effectiveness and safety