Radiation Therapy Technologist
6 months ago
Job Detail
Job Title:
Radiation Therapy Technologist
Department:
83061-Radiation Therapy
Location:
Farmington
FTE%:
1
Shift
1st
Search #:
2024-1288
Closing Date:
Recruiter:
Manson, Kia
Additional Links:
Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation, these are the values that define UConn Health. We are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a Fulltime Radiation Therapy Technologist to our growing Radiation Oncology team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you
At UConn Health this classification provides quality radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed and according to established practices and standards.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under general supervision of an employee of higher class
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May lead/train students
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation, these are the values that define UConn Health. We are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a Fulltime Radiation Therapy Technologist to our growing Radiation Oncology team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you
At UCHC this classification provides quality radiation therapy treatments to patients as
prescribed and according to established practices and standards.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Independently performs radiation treatments and procedures as prescribed in treatment plan accurately, timely and in an effective manner
Participates in conference with treatment team to review and discuss patient issues such as history, diagnostic studies, disease state, type of treatment, etc.
Reviews prescription diagnosis, patient's chart and identification
Prepares treatment room and equipment such as immobilizations, treatments, and protection devices
Positions patient according to prescription
Explains procedures appropriate to patient's level of understanding and reassures patient during treatment
Reports unusual reactions to physician
Consults with members of the team and other supportive care personnel
Monitors accessory and equipment attached to patients and reports any malfunction
Documents treatment administered, equipment control settings, unusual reaction and any changes to prescribed treatment
Photographs treated area of patient
Maintains records, reports and files as required
Communicates information to appropriate personnel regarding patient progress including emotional status and other factors
Recognizes emergency situations and activates response
Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self and others and adheres to UCHC's patient safety and environmental guidelines
Performs quality control and participates in the department's quality assurance programs
May train therapy students or others as assigned
Maintains equipment and supplies and inventory controls
Performs other related duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of theories and principles of radiation application, radiation protection, equipment operations, patient's assessment and management, physical assistance and transfer, and quality assurance; knowledgeable and skilled in block making; knowledge of common terminology in charge capture such as CPT codes and level of billing; knowledge of relevant Federal, State and accreditation agency guidelines; understand the concepts of brachytherapy and associated radiation protection issues; computer skills; interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively, oral and written;.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Graduation from an ARRT approved two (2) year certificate program
or Associates Degree program in radiation therapy.
Special Requirement:
Incumbent must be certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologist (ARRT) or eligible. If not registered/certified at time of hire must obtained
registration/certification within six (6) months of hire.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license to perform radiography in the State of Connecticut
Incumbents must maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an area which requires use of established safety guidelines, may be exposed to
radioactive sources and vapors. Considerable standing, walking and lifting and transferring of
patients is required. Ability to lift at least 30 pounds. Stress related to daily interaction with
clients and families coping with life-threatening illness.
Schedule: Full-time position, 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday, 1st shift.
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