Little River, SC, USA
1 day ago
Simulation Therapist - Radiation Oncology at Seacoast

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.  

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to our patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance to our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
Provide CT/Simulation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment and protection devices.
Responsible for patient’s treatment schedule and works with Medical Oncologist staff to coordinate patient’s concomitant treatment. 
Instruct therapists on treatment setups when required.
Administer daily prescribed doses for radiation therapy treatments. 
Adhere to standard work.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self and others and utilize appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians’ advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
Contributes to the training of radiation therapy students.
Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.

Qualifications/Training:

• 1 year of related work experience

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education

• An active Registered Radiation Therapist verified by ARRT

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