Radiation Therapist Per Diem / Moorestown

Summary:

Responsible for the simulation and delivery of radiation therapy treatments to patients, including specialized procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery.

Position Responsibilities:

Delivers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Works efficiently throughout the day to maintain department schedules.

Performs CT Simulations as directed by the Radiation Oncologist; to include fabrication of positioning and immobilization devices, tattooing and simple beam modification devices.

Performs Daily Quality Assurance on both the Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator.

Troubleshoots problems on linear accelerator and CT simulator and contacts vendor support as well as informing physicist and manager.

Appropriately and accurately documents in electronic medical record and written medical record.

Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ensures understanding. Attentive to a patients side effects and acts as liaison between patient, nurse and or physician.

Reviews each chart for accurate documentation and for changes in prescription, written orders, or patient setup parameters. Perform time-out procedure before initiating all treatments and or simulations.

Schedules patients according to department guidelines in EMR.

Maintains the appearance of the treatment room and CT Simulation room throughout the day by keeping the room neat and orderly.

Has basic knowledge of billing procedures.

Performs basic dosimetry calculations.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

1 year experience preferred.

Required Education:

Certificate of completion/degree from an Accredited Radiation Oncology Program.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

ARRT accreditation in Radiation Therapy.

NJ State license in Radiation Therapy.

CPR certification.