Radiation Therapist
CommonSpirit Health
Overview
Responsibilities
Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptionsInforms patients and families about the treatment process and answers questionsPrepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to planTakes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician Administers treatment to patientMonitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom Informs physician anytime patient experiences distress or side effects related to treatment processRecords each patients’ treatment in EMR and proper notes for accurate treatment and set-upMaintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the filed by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and education opportunitiesAs directed by radiation oncologist, constructs immobilization devices, positions and marks patient during simulationWork with staff in general scheduling, patient charging and order entryParticipates in scheduled chart round conferences and other quality meetings
Qualifications
CHI Health St. Elizabeth founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889 is a full-service 260-bed nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care women’s health burn and wound cardiology oncology emergency medicine orthopedics and neuroscience.
Responsibilities
Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptionsInforms patients and families about the treatment process and answers questionsPrepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to planTakes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician Administers treatment to patientMonitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom Informs physician anytime patient experiences distress or side effects related to treatment processRecords each patients’ treatment in EMR and proper notes for accurate treatment and set-upMaintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the filed by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and education opportunitiesAs directed by radiation oncologist, constructs immobilization devices, positions and marks patient during simulationWork with staff in general scheduling, patient charging and order entryParticipates in scheduled chart round conferences and other quality meetings
Qualifications
Education
Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy ProgramLicenses & Certifications
ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hireBLS from the American Heart Association required upon hireKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of linear accelerators and record and verify systems Ability to operate radiation therapy equipment Ability to manage patients Ability to follow oral and written instructionsHelloImagingImagingNebraska #MissionCritical #LI-CHI
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