Unit Notes Radiation TherapistBLSARRT for Radiation Therapist licensure required Current AZ State CTT Radiation Therapist certification Days Monday - Friday40 hours/ week guarantee No cancellations Equipment & Planning Software: Varian 21iX Lin Client, Pinnacle treatment planning. EMR System: Mosaiq and Allscripts Record & Verify: Mosaiq record and verify
General Position Summary:
Accurately administers external beam radiation therapy to patients according to thephysician prescription. Records all aspects of treatment and accounts for any deviationin the process. Immediately notifies physician or director of any error.
Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:- Perform start up procedures for the linear accelerator and the simulator
- Consistently performs morning QADocuments QA and report deviations of > or = to 5% to the director or physicist.
- Performs conventional and CT simulations in a reproducible manner.
- Fabricates immobilization devices and custom blocking.
- Mounts compensators accurately per field.
- Prepares patient for treatment based on documentation from simulation.
- Accurately completes photon and electron block fabrication.
- Mounts 3D Compensators as directed
- Performs Field QA for IMRT and compensator fields.
- Documents patient setup and communicates deviation or problems to the physician.
- Completes daily treatment according to the physician order and treatment plan.
- Performs weekly portal imaging or IGRT as directed.
- Accurately shifts patient as directed by the physician
- Maintains patient appointment with in 5 minutes of scheduled time
- Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately submits billing.
- Interacts with dosimetry, retrieves DRRs, calculations, and treatment plans.
- Attaches treatment plans to the patients electronic chart
- Inputs and verifies accuracy of information recorded.
- Verifies the presence of required documentation.
- Notifies the physician if documentation is missing or inaccurate.
- Performs weekly chart checks.
- Assists MD with On treatment visits (OTV s)
- Documents height in inches and weight in KGOrders inventory and supplies maintains stocks rooms.
- Participates in chart rounds and tumor boards.
- Practices all aspects of radiation safety and reports any machine malfunctions.
- Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the Service Standard Behavior
Guidelines.
Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.
Physical Demands & Job Conditions:
HeavyExert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/orup to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is subject to contact withchemicals, contact with infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive closework, extensive computer work, and encounters with upset/disturbed individuals.
Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, talking, reaching, feeling, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, lifting up to 50-100 pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, andfeet.
OSHA Exposure Category:
OSHA Exposure Category 1Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
