Job Abstract

• Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times.
  
  
• Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
  
  
• Provides healthcare services in own job category to the following age groups: adults and geriatrics.
  
  
• Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with all age groups as applicable to job functions.
  
  
• Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc
  
  
• Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians, patients and hospital personnel.
  
  
• Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resource of faulty or broken equipment. Observes all safety guidelines. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts
  
  
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice. This includes maintaining current licensure and completing educational requirements.
  
  
• Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
  
  
• Reports to the Radiation Oncology Manager, Radiation Oncologist and/or Radiation Physicist in a timely manner all near misses (potential and actual errors).
  
  
  
• Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with patient.
  
  
• Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices.
  
  
• Stocks treatment room supplies and linen as needed.
  
  

• Reviews daily treatment record prior to treatment.
  
  
• Positions patients with the aid of positioning lasers and localizes patients with the aid of KV and Cone-Beam CT images.
  
  
• Reviews portal images, verifies image approval by Radiation Oncologist and initiates changes as necessary.
  
  
• Takes MV, KV / KV, and Cone Beam CT images to localize patient's isocenter
  
  
• Verifies the accuracy of the patient setup prior to treatment delivery.
  
  
• Checks accuracy of treatment dose daily and signs off in electronic medical records (EMR)
  
  
• Verifies treatment console readouts and settings prior to initiating treatment and upon the termination of treatment.
  
  
• Administers prescribed radiation therapy treatments to patients safely and accurately.
  
  
• Completes procedures and bill appropriate codes in EMR daily.
  
  
• Checks the accuracy of completed procedure codes and reviews charges daily.
  
  
• Reports deviations from the planned treatment to appropriate personnel.
  
  
• Performs daily warm up and quality assurance on all treatment units as outlined in department policy and procedure manual.
  
  
• Schedules patients for daily treatments.
  
  
• Schedules future simulations and new start times in relation to upcoming treatment modifications.
  
  
• Maintains the hygiene of treatment devices.
  
  
• Provides clinical instruction to radiation therapy students.
  
  
• Evaluates Radiation Therapy student's clinical education and progress throughout the program year.
  
  
• Attends seminars and training sessions necessary to maintain appropriate level of professional competence.
  
  
• Fabricates treatment devices as needed for the treatment of patients.
  
  
• Attends all required in-services.
  
  
  
  
• Participates in departmental and hospital performance improvement activities using Lean tools and techniques when appropriate.
  
  

Compensation Range

 $46.88 - $77.97 / Hour