Radiation Therapist Reg-Uhr Radiation Therapy

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Our Radiation Therapy team at Union Hospital Regional plays a key role in using high-energy radiation, managed by a team including physicists and therapists who work together to provide precise care while monitoring patients and managing treatment side effects, often as part of a larger cancer care plan.

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for treatment delivery, patient care & support, equipment operation & safety, team collaboration, and documentation.

This role reports to the Director of Radiation Therapy .

Essential Job Duties, but not limited to:

• Prepares room and equipment for patients and assists in transfer of patients to treatment couch. Assists in treatment rooms: Simulator, Accelerator, Block Cutting/and or shaping, and Dosimetry.
• Explains procedures to patients, provides communication during treatments and follows procedures if an emergency arises during therapy treatment. Explains treatment area set-up procedures to patients and reassures
• Maintains records of daily treatments including entering treatment information in patient’s chart for daily reference to treatment set-up and keeping charts up to date with chart checks.
• Observes patient for unusual reactions and events and reports these to Radiation Oncologist .
• Maintains patient markings under supervision of Radiation Oncologist. Marks borders of treatment area(s) on patient’s skin in Simulator Rom. Applies tattoos after set-up approved by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Takes photographs of patient’s face and treatment areas and transfers them to patient’s E-chart and paper chart for documentation.
• Understands and assists with CT Treatment Planning Procedures
• Displays knowledge of the portal vision image process and equipment for patient treatment portal verification.
• Assists in treatment localization procedures, simulation, preparation of treatment devices (MLC shaping and cutting blocks, and contours). Demonstrates knowledge of how to use and make treatment immobilization devices necessary for IMRT.

License/Certification Qualifications:

• American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist
• Graduate of an accredited program for Radiation Therapy
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy :

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!
  

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