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Wellstar Health Systems
Radiation Therapist FT
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What they do
A Radiation Therapist uses radiation therapy to treat cancer and other diseases. Works in cancer treatment centers in collaboration with oncologists (physicians who specialize in cancer treatment) and other specialists.
$71,280 / year median in Georgia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Radiation Therapist FT at Wellstar Health Systems Radiation Therapist FT at Wellstar Health Systems in Austell, Georgia Posted in 20 days ago.
Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred ARRT-T•ARRT Radiation Therapy Job Summary:
The Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Participates in Quality Control monitoring.- a. Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
- b. Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
- c. Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- d. Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
- e. Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
- f. Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
- g. Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
- h. Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
- i. Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
- a. Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.
- b. Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
- a. Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
- b. Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
- c. Practices universal precautions.
- d. Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
- e. Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Miscellaneous items
- a. Will do other tasks as assigned
- b. Participates in on-call rotation
- c.
Required Minimum Education:
Associates Other / Related Field or Accredited Program Other / Related Field Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ARRT-T- ARRT Radiation Therapy BLS
- Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS
- Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I
- Basic Life Support
- Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s):