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Radiation Therapist - Cooperstown, Full Time, Days

Bassett Healthcare Network -
Cooperstown, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$44.81 - $67.21 an hour

Qualifications

Student supervision
Radiologic imaging equipment operation
Computer operation
Completing CE credits
Equipment safety procedures
External beam radiation therapy
Maintaining patient confidentiality
BLS Certification
Clinical skill development
CT simulators
Mid-level
Emergency procedures
Clinical instruction
Radiation oncology
Patient safety
Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics
Schedule management
Hospital radiation policies
Charge capture (medical billing)
Quality control documentation
Radiology equipment maintenance procedures
Clinical training
Working with students
Quality improvement
Patient family and caregiver education
Equipment malfunction response
Computer skills
Manual chart audits
Patient interaction
Patient treatment

Full Job Description

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Under the direction of the Chief Radiation therapist and the Senior Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist utilizes written instructions from the radiation oncologists to perform a variety of technical procedures including tumor localization and the administration of ionizing radiation to patient 15 years of age and older for the treatment of malignant and selected benign conditions. This position requires travel between Cooperstown and Oneonta locations as necessary.

Administers radiation therapy treatment to patients 15 years or older on radiation therapy treatment units within the Radiation Oncology Program according to departmental procedures.
- Verifies dose per written prescription plan in Aria – as observed by the Chief Therapist and review of weekly chart checks.
- Delivers radiation dose according to written prescription and accurately documents the delivery of the treatment as documented by physician and physics review of the treatment record and by review by the Chief Therapist.
- Observes patients daily for reactions and immediately reports any adverse reactions to the Radiation Oncologist or the Radiation Oncology Nurse .
- Practices safety precautions to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure to staff or patients as recorded on monthly radiation badge report and by physician feedback.
- Supports brachytherapy procedures by carrying out simulations under the supervision of Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.
- Documents treatment SSD’s weekly and verifies markings.
Performs all necessary functions prior to delivering radiation treatment.
- Participates and documents the education of the patient and/or family regarding the radiotherapy process and advises then on self-care during the treatment course.
- Assists with production of custom blocks and immobilization devices.
- Simulates the patient by delineating proper areas as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist in the Physician clinical treatment-planning note, utilizing a CT Simulator.
- Upon completion of simulation, documents all appropriate patient information required to adequately treat the patient into the patient record and completes all encounters for the pre/post simulation.
Maintains competent level of knowledge for self and provides instruction to students and residents.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining and documenting required CME credits to maintain certification and licensure.
- Provides clinical instruction to students and other assigned personnel as requested with at least adequate ratings as provided by student evaluation form.
- Attends 80% of weekly chart rounds and monthly department meetings. Reviews minutes of missed meetings.
- Attends all mandatory in-service programs or review videos as documented on annual in-service record.
- Maintains a passing annual competency performance on all treatment modalities.
Maintains a thorough understanding of department equipment and machines, operates them correctly, recognizes any malfunctions and notifies appropriate individuals.
- Assures that daily output checks and proper warm up procedures are carried on radiation therapy units and documented in QC log.
- Maintains familiarity with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment, and the proper operation of all controls.
- Responsible for detecting malfunctions, carrying out first line maintenance, and communicating with the service engineer of each machine. Notifies physicist and/or appropriate individual.
- Maintains familiarity with all emergency and downtime policies, and procedures within the department.
Participates in the department’s Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs.
- Participates in the quarterly Quality Management meeting and weekly chart reviews greater than 80% of the time, unless excused, as measured by attendance sheets.
- Assists in assuring that therapy-related policies and procedures are created and updates as required (yearly updates).
Schedules treatment patients, codes service and completes daily charge log.
- Responsible for accurately coding all services provided to each patient and entering in the daily treatment.
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Education:

Graduate of a two or four year radiation therapist training program, required

Experience:

Experience as a radiation therapist, preferred
- New graduates will be considered

Licensure/Certificates:

NYS Temporary Permit, required
ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required
NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required
BLS Certification, preferred

Skills:

Communication
Clinical Skills
Adaptability
Maintain Confidentiality

Physical Requirements:

Medium work – Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional stooping
Frequent balancing, climbing, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
Constant seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing

Hazards:

Occasional chemical, mechanical
Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
Constant radiation/radiant energy

Working Conditions:

Occasional noise, vibration

Travel:

Occasional Travel – The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

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