Radiation Therapist

2 days ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
Radiation Therapist Job Description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to join our team. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a critical role in the safe delivery of radiation therapy treatments to patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work knowledge of operational methods and safety standards of all equipment producing ionizing radiation within the department.
  • Deliver therapeutic doses to patients, ensuring accurate and safe treatment.
  • Participate in the construction and preparation of immobilization, beam directional, and beam modification devices.
  • Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
  • Ensure all necessary clinical information is included in patient's radiation chart.
  • Accurately complete documentation of radiation therapy treatment in patients chart in a timely manner.
  • Ensure consent and prescription information is complete before administration of radiation.
  • Accurately capture charges for services performed.
  • Perform tumor localization, making changes/adjustments to ports as required by physicians via manual or electronic methods.
  • Report patient progress and observe patients for side effects or complications and report appropriately to nurse/and or physician.
  • Schedule patients to assure maximum efficiency and productivity relative to personnel and machine resources.
  • Administer contract agents according to procedure guidelines and states correct flow rates utilizing power injector.
  • Perform patient procedural education.
  • Adjust to various duties, work load volumes, and shifts, to include on-call.
  • Participate in special treatment procedures offered in the department, including IORT, SRS, SBRT, Brachytherapy, and other treatment procedures.
  • Participate in department quality improvement activities.
  • Utilize communication skills effectively when interacting with patients, families, other employees, and physicians.
Requirements:
  • Must have complete Radiation Therapy Program and be eligible for Certification.
  • Meets the current requirements of the Iowa Emergency Management Association, Department of Nuclear Safety for the position of Radiation Therapist.
  • Experience organizing multiple tasks, working with diverse groups of people.
  • Ability to work independently and self-direct work activities.
  • Detail oriented and able to meet established deadlines.
  • Must have Certification within 3 months of Starting in the position from ARRT- Without Certification employee will be observed until Certified.
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Knowledge of operational methods and safety standards of all equipment producing ionizing radiation within the department.
  • Knowledge and performance of comprehensive radiation therapy QA programs from linear accelerators, CT Simulation, treatment planning systems, and radioactive implant procedures, and competence with computer functions and skills relevant to radiation therapy department.
  • Experience with 3D conformal therapy, IMRT, SRS/SBRT, OSMS equipment and procedures.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of the process of applying ionizing radiation for patient treatment, calculation activities, and the evaluation of treatment records.
  • Working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

UnityPoint Health offers a competitive Total Rewards program, including 401K match, paid time off, and education assistance. We are committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

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