Radiation Therapist - Full-Time (80 hours per pay period) | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm | Bronson Cancer Center - Battle Creek

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Location

BBC Bronson Battle Creek

Title

Radiation Therapist - Full-Time (80 hours per pay period) | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm | Bronson Cancer Center - Battle Creek

Reporting to the Manager of Cancer Care, the Radiation Therapist has a functional reporting to the Radiation Oncology Medical Director, the professional direction of a radiation oncologist, and the Clinical Medical Physicist. The Radiation Therapist performs various radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail. The radiation therapist may be assigned to provide specific instruction to technology students and / or ancillary personnel, and may be required to assist in the development of new techniques for simulations and / or treatments, in the use of new equipment and the development of new devices. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Associate's degree required, with formal education and training for Radiation Therapist Board Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiation Therapist R., RT(T) Required (must be in good standing and valid in the state of Michigan) BLS required

• Spelling skills
• Analytical skills
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills
• Customer Relations skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Ability to concentrate
• High degree of flexibility
• Ability to cope with a high level of stress
• Ability to make fast decisions under pressure
• Ability to cope with the anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner
• Ability to cope with confrontation
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation
• Ability to assist with problem resolution
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of patience

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Safely provides the correct radiotherapy treatments to patients.

o Follows principles of radiation protection (i.e., ALARA) for patient, self and others.

o Reviews the isodose plan and treatment prescription prior to implementation. Verifies the treatment plan is consistent with the prescription and can be accurately implemented in the treatment room.

• Operates the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.

o Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts as planned and prescribed by a radiation oncologist, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.

o Performs simulation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Fabricates individualized immobilization devices.

o Utilizes imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist (e.g., weekly ports, CBCT, kVp and MV imaging, and IGRT.

• Ensures that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and is in excellent working order.

o Performs daily warm-up procedures (simulator / treatment units) and maintains documentation of quality assurance activities, procedures and results in accordance with department standards of work.

o Checks equipment for malfunctions / abnormal quality assurance readings and report any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel (Radiation Oncology Supervisor, Physicist, Administrator or Radiation Oncologist).

• Maintains accurate records of each dose including changes in dose, set-up, or other therapy modifications.
• Acquires and edits electronic images and sends to oncologist for review.
• Simulates patient treatment procedures using CT simulator.
• Maintains all records, reports, and patient charts. Completes summary sheets on patient after completion of treatment.
• Performs related duties such as arranging patient transportation to and from department, stocks supplies and materials, and relays messages from patients and their families to the nurse or oncologist.
• Schedules patient for therapy and assists with other clerical duties such as answering the phone.
• Serves as a clinical instructor to radiology students observing therapy and as a clinical educator for students.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of developments and advances in the field of radiation therapy.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities for the department.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Performs job duties and functions within the scope and standards of educational training and licensure.
• Discusses various treatment plans with the patient developed in partnership with the clinical oncologist and physicians.

o Helps patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage associated side effects.

o Provides explanation and instruction to patients regarding radiation therapy procedures and provides education on skin care.

o Maintains patient markings during treatment.

o Refers patient to Dietician for nutritional counseling if needed.

• Incorporates department and hospital policies / procedures into care provided.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

8554 Radiation Oncology (BBC)

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