Certified Radiation Therapist

Certified Radiation Therapist Arizona Skin Surprise, AZ Job Details Part-time $50 - $100 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Anatomy knowledge RRT Writing skills Physiology knowledge ARRT (T) Certification EMR/EHR Aseptic technique Medical imaging Medical terminology Full Job Description Qualifications Demonstrates ability to participate as an active and effective member of a team Graduate of a Regioally Accredited Program for RadiationTherapy, is ARRT certified in Radiation Therapy R.T. and licensed by the state in which they will be working when applicable. Strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills. Effective analysis and problem solving skills. Strong time management skills, as well as excellent attendance and punctuality. Ability to work as a team. EMR Experience (Mod Med) Responsibilities Verifies and administers prescribed doses of radiation to the specific sites in accordance with the prescription defined by the dermatologist. Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to the prescription. Enter data into the computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage in accordance to the prescription. Conduct most treatment sessions independently and under the general direction of the patient's physician. Assist the dermatologist in localization, simulation and documentation of the lesion to be treated. Photograph and document treatment areas of the patient. Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel Provides safety in patient care through the consistent practice of department protocols, policies and procedures for treatment administration Recognizes deviations from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Operations Manager Responds effectively to patient concerns Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members Reinforces patient education/side-effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records Displays a thorough understanding of radiation oncology billing and coding Reviews treatment/simulation documentation and billing on a daily basis for accuracy and completeness and works closely with radiation oncology coders Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients and their families, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis Maintains a safe and orderly patient treatment room Assesses potential problems or difficulties with a set-up Checks safety controls and devices in the treatment room daily and reports problems management Performs warm up and calibration checks of equipment, as necessary Responsible for the correct administration of all radiation therapy processes and procedures Ensures that all administration and documentation requirements are initiated and completed in a professional and timely manner Maintains confidentiality on all issues Must travel between two office locations in

Surprise and Buckeye, AZ Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$50.00 - $100.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person