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Job Requirements of Radiation Therapist PRN - Franklin:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Franklin, TN (Onsite)
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Radiation Therapist PRN - Franklin
It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation
We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated
It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday
Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
**Organization:**
Radiation Oncology Franklin
**Job Summary:**
JOB SUMMARY
The radiation therapist is an integral part of the radiation oncology treatment team
This person is responsible for the accurate delivery of therapeutic radiation treatments to patients and simulations for patient treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist
The therapist must have a thorough understanding of the rationale for radiation therapy as well as skills in patient assessment and interpersonal communication.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administers daily radiation therapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit, accurately and efficiently, at a speed consistent with patient scheduling for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
- Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required.
- Participates in orientation and training of all new radiation therapists to include treatment unit-specific procedures and protocols, on call-procedures, simulation procedures and protocols and provides feedback in a timely manner to clinic director.
- Performs computed tomography (CT) simulation procedures and clinical simulations according to established department protocols.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Radiation Therapy (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to administers daily radiation therapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit, accurately and efficiently, at a speed consistent with patient scheduling for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
- Computerized Tomography Technology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate computerized tomography technology in practical applications of moderate difficulty
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
- Training (Novice): Has presented course modules as part of a program
Effectively prepared by demonstrating knowledge in course content, structure and objectives, as well as audience characteristics
Demonstrated audience sensitivity and awareness
Responded professionally to content questions.
- Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today
This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
**Core Accountabilities:**
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance
Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment
Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area
Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
**Core Capabilities** **:**
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences
Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness
Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring
Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities
Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
**Position Qualifications:**
**Responsibilities:**
**Certifications:**
Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
**Work Experience:**
Relevant Work Experience
**Experience Level :**
Less than 1 year
**Education:**
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation
We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action
EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
Recommended Skills
- Business Process Improvement
- Clinical Works
- Communication
- Hardworking And Dedicated
- Interpersonal Communications
- Passionate
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