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3 weeks ago
Shift:9AM-5PM
Duties:Delivers therapeutic radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions provided by the Radiation Oncologist. Checks the prescription to ensure accuracy of dosage and to eliminate errors. Takes and interprets port-images to determine accuracy; ensures image is reviewed and approved by a Radiation Oncologist. Prepares treatment room and equipment for patient including immobilization devices, field parameters and beam shaping. Explains procedures and setup patients for treatment. Observes and reports changes in patient's condition to the Radiation Oncologist or radiation therapy nurse. Records treatment administered in patients' charts and record/verify system. Performs chart check and report any discrepancy. Performs daily QA and safety check as required by the regulations. Maintains equipment in safe and good working condition. Reports defects or deficiencies for adjustment and repair to the chief technologist and/or medical physicist. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Stock and replenish supplies as needed. Performs other related duties 1. Accurately sets-up patients for treatment
2. Administers radiation treatments
3. Maintains accurate daily treatment records
4. Perform simple dose calculations using computer software
5. Checks the Radiation Oncologist's prescription to determine any mathematical or technical errors.
6. Performs safety checks on treatment machines/simulators and records data daily
7. Verifies/Localizes treatment area using radiographic film or electronic medium and submits films to appropriate staff for further action
8. Interprets beam films to determine accuracy and follows through with having films checked and approved by the appropriate Radiation Oncologist
9. Understands the function of the equipment and is able to use it to its full potential. Understands the use of wedges and compensating filters, appreciates the misuse or omission during treatment
10. Understand all procedures and practices before proceeding with the patient set-up. Contacts the appropriate staff if uncomfortable or unsure of procedure
11. Detects treatment unit malfunctions and knows when safe limits of malfunction have been reached. Reports malfunction to Senior Therapist, Chief Therapist and Physics
12. Explains treatment procedure to patients, answer questions, and reassures patient in order to alleviate fears and/or apprehension. Tends to patient modesty
13. Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment
14. Reports any unusual or adverse patient reactions, as a result of radiation treatment, to the appropriate staff member
15. Is responsible for instructing student radiation therapist
16. Assists Senior Therapist in the evaluation of students at the end of their rotation
17. Maintains an organized treatment room, stocked with supplies
18. Assist Senior Therapist with chart checks and scheduling as needed
19. Attends chart rounds, displays films and participates in discussion of patient treatment. Attends in service and ad hoc training sessions
20. Creates immobilization devices during simulator rotation. Create/adjust shielding block as needed
21. Keeps patients in waiting area informed of delays and any progress made in the resolution of the delays
22. Displays professional behavior at all times
23. Performs other duties as assigned
Skills:
Experience on Varian TrueBeam technology & Mosaiq EMR One year experience in clinical therapeutic radiation therapy.
Education:Graduate of AMA approved school in radiation therapy.
Certifications & Licenses:ARRT
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