Radiation Therapist
4 weeks ago
Inspire Oncology is seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to join our team. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a critical role in the treatment of cancer patients, working closely with Radiation Oncologists to deliver accurate and effective radiation therapy.
Key Responsibilities:- Administer radiation therapy accurately as prescribed and planned by the physician.
- Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification.
- Use ARIA EMR experience to manage carepath and encounters.
- Display professionalism at all times.
- Effective verbal communication skills in the clinical setting.
- Reinforce Radiation Oncologists advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
- Observe clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient, use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications, unusual reactions, and events to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist.
- Safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines including 2D/3D, IGRT, IMRT, SBRT and SRS.
- Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
- Observe patient during treatment using both audible and visual methods.
- Prepare room and equipment for patient according to prescription/simulation sheet regarding immobilization devices, treatment distance, bolus, lead protection devises, etc.
- Perform machine safety checks and/or warm up procedures; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority. Be able to perform all necessary machine and treatment QA.
- Construct immobilization devices and employ custom blocking techniques that are conducive to the prescribed radiation therapy.
- Maintain the electronic treatment record including, but not limited to, SSDs, change in treatment set ups, etc. Communicate and document missed appointments to proper personnel.
- Maintain daily treatment schedule.
- Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
- Must be flexible with work shifts assigned by scheduling manager.
- 2+ years' work experience is a plus.
- Current ARRT Certification
- Current Florida License
- Current CPR certification
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life and Disability insurance
- Short & Long Term disability
- 401k
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Radiation Therapist
18 hours ago
Naples, United States Inspire Oncology Full timeInspire Oncology was founded in January 2021, the company’s growth has been exponential, and we need to expand our Radiation Therapist team. We are looking for team players with a patient care focus.Radiation Therapist Job Description:· Administer radiation therapy accurately as prescribed and planned by the physician.· Check prescription, diagnosis,...