Radiation Therapist

Overview:
CHI Health St. Elizabeth founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889 is a full-service 260-bed nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care women’s health burn and wound cardiology oncology emergency medicine orthopedics and neuroscience.

Responsibilities:
*Part Time positions have a $2,500 Sign on Bonus* 

 

Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions

Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions

Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan

Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed 

Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician 

Administers treatment to patient

Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom 

Informs physician anytime patient experiences distress or side effects related to treatment process

Records each patients’ treatment in EMR and proper notes for accurate treatment and set-up

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the filed by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and education opportunities

As directed by radiation oncologist, constructs immobilization devices, positions and marks patient during simulation

Work with staff in general scheduling, patient charging and order entry

Participates in scheduled chart round conferences and other quality meetings

Qualifications:
Education

Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program

 

Licenses & Certifications

ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire 

BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

Knowledge of linear accelerators and record and verify systems 

Ability to operate radiation therapy equipment 

Ability to manage patients 

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

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