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. - Appropriately and accurately documents in electronic medical record and written medical record. - Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ens... more details
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Location:
200 Bowman Drive
Employment Type:
Employee
Employment Classification:
Per Diem
Time Type:
Part time
Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Total Weekly Hours:
0
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Job Information:
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.
• Appropriately and accurately documents in electronic medical record and written medical record.
• Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ensures understanding. Attentive to a patient’s 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 Aria.
• Has basic knowledge of billing procedures.
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.
