Radiation Therapist RBOI

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for administering state-of-the-art ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver the prescribed course of radiation therapy accurately.
2. Verify each prescription, diagnosis, and chart name with patient identification to ensure proper treatment distribution.
3. Prepare treatment rooms and equipment according to standard treatment practices.
4. Assist in the transfer of patients safely from wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. to and from the treatment table.
5. Explain treatment procedures to patients, advise them of visual monitoring, and communication capabilities during treatment.
6. Maintain patient skin markings and tattoo permanent markings.
7. Reinforce the proper care and treatment of any side effects and/or reactions that occur during treatment as directed by the Oncologist and/or Physician.
8. Observe patients for unusual reactions and report same to the Radiation Oncologist.
9. Exercise radiation safety measures for the benefit of patients and staff personnel.
10. Perform and/or assist in tumor localization procedures and simulation as needed.
11. Assist in dosimetry procedures.
12. Maintain accurate records of daily treatment and other records as required.
13. Maintain adequate supply inventory levels in treatment rooms and treatment areas.
14. Procure patient signatures on consent forms.
15. Perform IGRT as required per RT prescription.
16. Responsible for the vital importance of remaining focused and undistracted while performing IGRT and monitoring patients during treatment.
17. Perform portal localization films weekly on patients as required according to RBOI standards.
18. Review images in EMR to ensure accurate orientation, text, and field attachment.
19. Assure images are reviewed by Oncologists before the next treatment.
20. Maintain equipment in proper operational status and report all problems to supervisors.
21. Ensure treatment patients are weighed and seen by Radiation Oncologists and/or Physicians for their weekly routine clinic examination.
22. Responsible for supervision, training, and evaluation of students and new therapists as requested.
23. Responsible for performing assigned quality assurance program tasks.
24. Orient new technical employees as requested.
25. Provide a leadership role when working a treatment unit with therapists of lesser experience.
26. Monitor and regulate schedules for potential problems, workflow, and efficiency.
27. Report any questions or concerns related to Medicare billing compliance issues to the appropriate person.
28. Attend chart rounds.
29. Perform all other duties as deemed necessary.

Education and Experience:

1. Current State of Florida license as Radiation Therapist.
2. Must be registered in Radiation Therapy by the A.R.R.T.
3. Must keep current C.P.R. certification as required by RBOI policy.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the Supervisor, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and/or Administrative Director.

This position requires much dexterity to perform generally accepted radiation therapy operational standards and procedures under general supervision and under pressure caused by the physical, mental, and emotional nature of the work, case load, deadlines, interruptions, and other distractions.