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Radiation Therapist -Outpatient - PRN

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.

  • Austell, GA
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    The PRN Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. - Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAustell, GA
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1997
    Websitehttp://www.wellstarcareers.org/index.asp

    Description

    How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    This role is PRN Days ( 3 Shifts every 28 days. )

    Located : Cobb Hospital campus.

    https://www.wellstar.org/locations/hospital/cobb-medical-center?utm_medium=listing&utm_source=google&utm_content=Wellstar_Cobb_Medical_Center

    Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required
    Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT) Required

    Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
    All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

    • ARRT Radiation Therapy

    • Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

    Job Summary:

    The PRN Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.

    Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

    Participates in Quality Control monitoring.


    - a.Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
    - b.Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
    - c.Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
    - d.Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
    - e.Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
    - f.Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
    - g.Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
    - h.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
    - i.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
    - a.Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
    - b.Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
    - c.Practices universal precautions.
    - d.Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
    - e.Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
    - a.Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.
    - b.Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Miscellaneous items
    - a.Will do other tasks as assigned
    - b.Participates in on-call rotation
    - c.Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor. Participates in Quality Control monitoring.

    - Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
    - Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
    - Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
    - Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
    - Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
    - Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
    - Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
    - Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
    - Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
    - Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
    - Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
    - Practices universal precautions.
    - Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
    - Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
    - Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.
    - Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Miscellaneous items
    - Will do other tasks as assigned
    - Participates in on-call rotation
    - Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.

    Required Minimum Education:

    Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required
    Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT) Required

    Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
    All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

    • ARRT Radiation Therapy
    • Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor


    Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

    Required Minimum Experience:

    Minimum 1 year experience in Radiation Therapy Required

    Required Minimum Skills:

    Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients

    Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

    About Company

    As the largest healthcare system in the suburbs of Atlanta, WellStar serves more than a million patients a year within our hospitals, health parks, urgent care centers, and medical practices in NW Atlanta. We are a leading not-for-profit health system with state-of-the-art medical technology and a world-class employee family. Onsite concierge services, pension plans and job sharing are just the start of our innovative vision of a ‘Work Life Well Lived!’

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