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The Radiation Therapist - Academic Medical Center reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Radiation Therapist - Academic Medical Center accurately delivers radiation treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, and is responsible for continued patient assessment, patient education, accurate and current documentation to assure the delivery of quality patient care on a daily basis.
Responsibilities:
Accurately delivers the prescribed and planned course of radiation treatment to the patient, including verification of treatment and treatment dose, patient positioning and monitoring, imaging, and treatment delivery.
Provides education to patients in a manner that is timely and consistent with the patient's ability to learn. Identifies and overcomes barriers to learning.
Assesses patients for unusual physical and/or psychological reactions to treatment or disease. Documents and refers to nurse or physician as needed.
Maintains daily schedule in a manner that maximizes patient satisfaction and smooth patient flow through the department.
Rotates through all procedure and treatment areas
Communicates with patients in a timely manner regarding any delay or wait time.
Actively participates in radiation therapy student clinical instruction and evaluates clinical performance and competency according to the defined systems of evaluation.
Adheres to all departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times.
Assists in problem solving daily operational issues
Assists in the training and orientation of new staff.
Actively identifies and participates in the design or development of improved practices or procedures for health and safety
Performs and records daily quality control and quality assurance processes.
Proactively identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to the attention of the Manager and Quality Committee as appropriate.
Maintains equipment and monitors supply levels in assigned area. Reports any problems or supply needs to appropriate person.
Recognizes need to elevate a situation and involve leadership or other areas of the department when necessary
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff throughout the department.
Maintains a positive attitude, even in difficult or challenging situations
Promotes a positive work environment.
Has strong and respectful relationships with all disciplines in the department
Supports all department and hospital quality and safety initiatives
Promotes NMH Patients First Mission and identifies areas of improvement in enhancing the patient experience
Maintains competencies and complies with continuing education requirements of credentialing agencies
Additional Functions:
Ensures that assigned work area meets hospital and department standards of safety and professional appearance.
Proactively identifies and addresses maintenance and facility issues as needed.
Participates in the evaluation of new equipment.
Assists with special procedures as needed (e.g. Brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, HDR, etc.)
Assists with institutional clinical research studies
Other duties as assigned by Manager
