Radiation Therapy Technologist
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Forrest General Hospital
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Radiation Therapy Tech - Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Job Summary
- Perform patient radiation therapy treatments and related activities following established protocols.
- Assist physicians during patient treatments.
- Maintain complete patient clinical histories and records.
- Perform QA/QC equipment tests and simulator procedures as required.
- Maintain sterile techniques and a clean examination environment.
- Share emergency call duties as required.
- Provide age-appropriate care and assess patient data to meet age-specific needs.
- Report directly to Dosimetry Supervisor and Lead Radiation Therapist.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in radiation therapy.
- Proficient in radiation treatment setup and performance.
- Proper operation of Linear Accelerators.
- Fabrication of immobilization devices.
- CT Simulation performance and operation.
- IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy) application and performance.
- IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy) application and performance.
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery operation and performance.
- Proper patient positioning for treatment and simulation procedures.
- Accurate recording of treatment details in patient charts.
- Understanding of departmental policies for reporting and correcting treatment setup errors.
- Ability to review patient charts prior to setup, including patient positioning, collimator settings, SAD/SSD, and treatment techniques.
- Knowledge of when physician involvement is required during treatment.
- Knowledge and adherence to protocols for irradiating blood.
- Ability to work as a team member, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to operate equipment including IV pump, heart monitor, suction machine, one touch, and blood pressure machine.
- Physical ability to lift, handle, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Education & Certification Requirements
- Graduate of an approved AMA school of radiation technology.
- Certification/Licensure:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) R.T. (R) Radiography.
- Mississippi State Department of Health Medical Radiation Technologist license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Prior Travel Experience
- Not specified / not required
Facility
Forrest General Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with Forrest General Hospital
Pros
3T 5-6:1; rates
Cons
Micro manager
- Short Term Acute Care
- 417 beds
Hattiesburg, MS
About
Hattiesburg is best known as the home of the University of Southern Mississippi, William Carey University and Camp Shelby, the largest National Guard training base east of the Mississippi River. It has one of the biggest historic districts in the region, with the art-centric downtown lined with many well-preserved buildings. It's also home to coffee shops, bakeries and bistros, while Colludium Brewing Company offers brewery tours. The 41-mile Longleaf Trace Trail is popular for hiking and biking, as it meanders all the way to Prentiss. Paralleling the main trail is a 26-mile equestrian path. History enthusiasts should take the self-guided Freedom Summer Trail driving tour, which includes 15 sites related to the civil rights movement and the Freedom Summer of 1964, aimed to register African American voters in the state. The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum and the African American Military History Museum feature even more of the region's history.
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