Radiation Therapist PRN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: February 14, 2021
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Job Description:
The Radiation Therapist PRN is responsible for administering
radiation therapy treatments according to the prescription and
instructions of the Radiation Oncologist and under the direction of
the Medical Physics, Dosimetrist, and/or Cancer Center Manager.
Cares for patients from adult and geriatric age groups. -- The
Radiation Therapist PRN maintains a clean and orderly work area and
ensures that it is properly supplied, ensures equipment and
accessories are in proper working order and notifies appropriate
personnel for repairs, responds to inquiries/calls regarding
procedures and communicates equipment problems or pending exams
with appropriate staff.
Attends departmental and facility meetings, chart rounds, and
required courses/ modules; performs pertinent duties in the best
interest of patients, personnel, and the facility; and may assume
supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated
supervisor. Executes a planned course of radiation therapy
according to physicians orders; uses all prescribed equipment and
accessories for radiation therapy appropriately 100% of the time;
verifies the mathematical accuracy of the prescription and is able
to recognize computation errors consistently; documents details of
administered patient treatments and daily charges accurately; and
observes clinical progress of a patient undergoing radiation
therapy and notifies the Radiation Oncologist immediately at the
first sign of any complication. -- Verifies the treatment dose,
fields, and frequency chart for physician's notes, precautions, and
patient consent forms; administers radiation therapy; performs
simulation and portal films; ensures that treatment records are
properly completed; utilizes technical knowledge and skills to
perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner; and completes
charges and treatment documentation in electronic medical record.
The Therapist works with supervisor/manager/director on work
schedules to ensure adequate coverage; participates in the modality
specific QA/QC program and ensures compliance with regulations and
has a working knowledge of procedural coding and billing. -- The
ideal Radiation Therapist PRN candidate is able to perform high
quality radiation therapy procedures, able to effectively
administer first aid and use emergency cart and demonstrates and
maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills
appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to
department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
-- The ideal candidate can perform tasks independently, without
need for routine Radiologist or management oversight, able to
ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing
courteous service, and remaining professional, reviewing Press
Ganey scores and developing action plans when required, able to
maintain a calm and helpful attitude and take appropriate and
reasonable steps to resolve issues and able to serve as preceptor
by providing quality training to new team members and on new
services and initiatives. --Completion of an accredited program in
Radiation Therapy. A Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy
preferred. Location/Facility--Temple For more information on the
facility, please click our link. Specialty/Department/Practice
Radiology Shift/Schedule PRN Benefits Our competitive benefits
package includes*: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare
benefits --401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to
5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 *Note:
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- MAJOR - Radiation Therapy
- EXPERIENCE - Minimum/no experience required
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
--------------ARRT-T Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T)
--------------Basic Life Support (BLS)
--------------Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State
of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist
(MRT).
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple , Radiation Therapist PRN, Healthcare , Temple, Texas
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