Radiation Therapist

About the Role:

The Radiation Therapist will administer radiation to patients throughout the treatment process as part of an interdisciplinary team. This team includes radiation oncologists, radiation physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses, and support staff who plan and deliver treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in localizing tumors, participating in treatment planning, and delivering high doses of ionizing radiation prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and awareness of safety issues.
• Remain sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of patients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cancer, radiation biology, radiation therapy techniques, equipment technology, radiation safety, and the psychosocial aspects of cancer.
• Use professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting with treatment planning, recognizing and resolving equipment problems and treatment discrepancies.
• Anticipate patient needs and concerns and determine when treatment should be withheld until a physician can be consulted.
• Demonstrate competency to deliver optimal radiation therapy treatments to all patients, including CT/Sim and conventional sim, HDR, Mold room, IMPAC, Portal Vision/Viewstation, basic dose calculations, and billing procedures.
• Assist with Diagnostic CT as requested.
• Review patient treatment records and doses daily to ensure that treatment does not exceed the prescribed dose or normal tissue tolerance.
• Determine when to contact the physician with patient side effects/questions and determine the course of action for an emergency or problem situation.
• Verify the patient has consented to the procedure and address and document patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure when appropriate.
• Refer questions about diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis to the patient's physician.
• Provide information and instruction on proper skin care, diet, and self-care procedures.
• Take portal film according to established protocols and review portal films and initiate changes as necessary.
• Verify the accuracy of the patient setup before treatment delivery and verify treatment console readouts and settings before treatment.
• Check patients' charts weekly and document diagnostic, treatment, and patient data in the appropriate record.
• Document any exceptions from the established criteria or procedures and verify the mathematical accuracy of the prescription and the daily treatment summary.
• Maintain documentation of quality assurance activities, procedures, and results by established guidelines and document and report to appropriate personnel on the need for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrate completion of the appropriate education related to clinical practice, maintain appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice, and participate in educational activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Promote a positive, collaborative practice atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team and develop collaborative partnerships with other healthcare providers in the interest of diagnostic and therapeutic quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Take on-call as scheduled and perform other duties as required to ensure proper operation of the center.
• Perform all duties, with or without accommodations.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited educational program in radiation therapy.
• A two-year certificate from college or technical school is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Accredited programs must meet specific curricular and educational standards.
• Licensed by the Ohio State Board of Examiners in Radiation Therapy.

About Bon Secours Mercy Health:

Bon Secours Mercy Health is dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites, and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance with AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.
• And much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.