Radiation Therapist

1 day ago

West Columbia, United States Lexington Medical Center Full time
Radiation Therapist

Full Time, Day Shift (8 hour shifts)

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Department: Radiation Oncology

Rated as one of the Top 25 Best Hospitals to Work for in the U.S., the heart of LMC is our 607-bed modern state-of-the-art facility. Winning the prestigious, "Summit Award" from Press Ganey for outstanding patient satisfaction, "Consumer Choice Award" from the National Research Corporation, all contributing to our reputation for giving our patients the highest quality care. Ranked in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellent nursing care.

We are located in heart of the Midlands, right outside of Columbia, SC, and one of the most successful integrated healthcare systems in the Southeast. As the third largest employer in the Midlands, we invite you to be a part of our ongoing success and join our LMC Family

Job Summary

Administers radiation therapy treatments under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist. Provides patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients receiving radiation therapy.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy school
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible; Maintain current SC licensure.
Required Training: None.

Essential Functions
Administers daily prescribed doses of radiation therapy.
Performs simulations.
Designs and fabricates treatment devices for immobilization and custom setup.
Assists with brachytherapy procedures and treatments.
Works as a team with the staff, communicating pertinent information concerning patient care and treatment, complaints, progress, and changes.
Detects unsatisfactory setups and/or variations from the planned treatment and report them to the Radiation Oncologist.
Offers input on treatment setup techniques.
Assists with dosimetry procedures, such as diode calculations and CT planning.
Documents daily and cumulative dose data and other treatment information (photos, diagrams, SSDs, etc) thoroughly and precisely.
Reviews electronic charts regularly for completion and inclusion of all necessary clinical information.
Reinforces instructions given to patients regarding skin care, site-specific care, and management of symptoms. Monitors patients' general status for changes. Facilitates further care by the nursing staff and physicians as indicated.
Recognizes signs and symptoms which need immediate attention by the Radiation Oncologist prior to initiating any further treatment.

Duties & Responsibilities
Obtains portal images, verifies agreement with planned port, and makes necessary adjustments as indicated or directed.
Maintains a neat and orderly work environment and treatment room. Keeps supplies stocked.
Provides a professional and cheerful work place for the care of oncology patients.
Captures and reviews charges accurately.
Performs QA checks. Reports and documents any parameter or situation exceeding acceptable limits with rationale and circumstances. Documents and reports equipment problems and service calls.
Attends weekly departmental meetings.
Serves on departmental CQI committee.
Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment to the following patient populations:
Adolescent (13-17 years)
Adult (18-65 years)
Geriatric (over 65 years)
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Able to navigate the hospital's electronic health record (EPIC) when necessary.
Complete all hospital required testing and training for annual safety and compliance.
Participate and assist in any DNV or DHEC surveys.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
Signing bonus

License/Certification:
ARRT registration or eligible (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
West Columbia, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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