Radiation Therapist, PRN

3 weeks ago

Atlanta, United States Emory Healthcare Full time

Radiation Therapist, PRN

This position pays a flat rate of : $40/ Hour. Eligible for shift differentials.

SHIFT: Varied days and hours, must be flexible.

LOCATION: Winship Emory Midtown


JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, performs treatment and simulation procedures, as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
  • Perform radiation treatment and simulation procedures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures.
  • Prepare and/or administer IV and oral contrast.
  • Perform POCT testing for pregnancy, and in preparation for IV contrast administration.
  • Prepare treatment room and equipment for patient according to the prescription and simulation, including placement of immobilization devices, setting of treatment devices, verifying parameters and any protection devices.
  • Acquires and analyzes digital radiographs of all treatment areas.
  • Operate CT simulation unit, and supporting equipment; Power injector, gating, model construction equipment.
  • May assist in special procedures including HDR; Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Implants.
  • Perform initial set-up checks to facilitate daily set-up consistency, and confirm congruency between prescription, treatment site, treatment plan parameters, and other relevant information.
  • Monitor patient visually and audibly during therapy procedure for any unusual reactions or events.
  • Interface in a highly collaborative manner with all members of the patient's care team including: radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, social workers, administration and others.
  • Schedule patients for treatment to optimize department efficiency and patient convenience.
  • Reports changes in patient's condition or inappropriate response to treatment to Radiation Oncologist or Nurse.
  • Support training and oversight of radiation therapy students within the guidelines of the program and the department.
  • Complete daily QA process for CT scanner and Linear Accelerators.
  • Records results and reports suboptimal performance of these systems to the Medical Physicist and other designated personnel.
  • Conduct new plan and therapist chart check quality assurance audits on charts of those patients starting and under treatment; ensure required set-up instructions are recorded and plan timeouts are completed.
  • Submits SAFE or RO-ILS reports as needed.
  • Provides patient care and/or support activities appropriate to all ages served, primarily adults ages 18-65 or geriatric patients ages overage 65.
  • May also include care for infant age 0-1 year, child ages 1-12 years or adolescent 13-17 years.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Certificate or degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
  • At a minimum be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or be registry eligible.
  • If registry eligible they must complete and pass the registry within 6 months of employment.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

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