Radiation Therapist
3 months ago
Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist and/or the Lead Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation dose to patients, as determined by radiation oncologist. Patient Population ranges from young adulthood through late adulthood. 1. Meets all standards of our mission ldquo;We Improve Livesrdquo; and our values in orderto make JNJ the hospital of choice for patients and employees. 2. Prepares patient for radiation treatment according to chart directions with a high degree of accuracy to ensure appropriate radiation delivery. 3. Performs simulation on patients for the purpose of setting up daily radiation treatments with a high degree of accuracy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. 4. Delivers radiation treatments to appropriate patients according to chart specifications with high degree of accuracy utilizing verification or port films/digital images to document radiation placement to ensure high quality ofPatient care. 5. On initial treatment visit and subsequent visits, as outlined in policy and procedure manual, determines treatment accuracy utilizing verification orport films to document radiation placement to ensure high quality patient care. 6. Schedules patients utilizing radiation oncology computer system according toguidelines developed by Chief Radiation Therapist thereby ensuring efficient patient throughput. 7. Documents simulation and treatment data in patient chart to assure compliance with radiation oncology prescription. 8. Maintains daily statistics for review with Chief Radiation Therapist and various administrative personnel and other agencies to assist in planning for the future needs of department. 9. Utilizes department and hospital computer systems to accurately enter charges and other patient information resulting in the appropriate billing and tracking. 10. Performs all other related duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: A. Experience: Two years previous radiation therapy experience preferred. B. Education and Training: Graduate of AMA approved radiation therapy school required. C. License Certification Must be registered or eligible. Must be registered by the and Registration: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of NJ. Other Requirements: BLS. About Jefferson Nationally ranked,Jefferson, which is principally located in the greaterPhiladelphiaregion and southernNew Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.Jeffersonis more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of SidneyKimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in thePhiladelphiaarea, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and more than 160 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plansis a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options inPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyfor more than 35 years. As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.