Radiation Therapist

4 months ago

Gainesville, United States UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper Full time
Job Description

Radiation Therapist

Job Code: RO1478

PRN - variable shifts. No nights, weekends or holidays

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

JOB SUMMARY

Applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist.

Patient Care: Applies accepted clinical and nursing principles and practices to patient care activities in the facility.
  • Provides care and treatment to assigned patients consistent with policy.
  • Assists facility staff in identifying and solving problems with clinical care.
  • Recommends revision of patient care policies and procedures as necessary to conform to accepted principles and practices.
Compliance: Reviews policies/procedures and implements recommendations to ensure continued compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body rules, regulations, and standards.
  • Remains current on all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and professional and accrediting body standards.
  • Submits required reports on a timely basis.
  • Develops, interprets, and implements, policies, procedures, regulations, programs and recommended practices to meet requirements of regulatory and accrediting organizations.
Quality: Enforces clinical and nursing practice standards and licensing/accreditation rules and regulations to provide quality patient care.
  • Controls patient/staff traffic to help prevent infections.
  • Monitors the facility's physical environment and initiates methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and order.
  • Evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology Program (BS, Associate, or hospital-based program) required.

Experience: 1 year of experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: ARRT in Radiation Oncology required. VA state license required at free standing centers.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 23A, Therapist

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires standing and walking constantly and frequently bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER
  • May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
  • On call responsibilities as directed: No
  • Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

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