Radiation Therapist

Job Summary Provides therapeutic and patient care services for the purpose of delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist. # Job Responsibilities Delivers patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist/physicist. Evaluates patients for appropriate response to treatment and reports any adverse reactions. Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately; maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and treatment techniques while utilizing radiation protection procedures. Reviews patient charts for completeness and accuracy according to established policies and procedures. Verifies completion of prescription, appropriate signatures, and patient consents. Responsible for effective and safe operation of equipment in the Linac treatment room. This includes the Linear accelerator, OBI, portal imager, Protura couch, and HDR unit. Fabricates individualized immobilization, custom blocks, and other beam-modifying devices. Applies as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. Primary liaison between patients and other members of the radiation oncology team. Qualifications Associate#s degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR Associate#s degree or higher in related field required upon hire A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree. No experience required RT(T) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiation Therapy required upon hire AND ROC - Radiation Operator Certification in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Physical Demands Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Rarely Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Job Summary

Provides therapeutic and patient care services for the purpose of delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivers patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist/physicist.

• Evaluates patients for appropriate response to treatment and reports any adverse reactions.

• Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately; maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and treatment techniques while utilizing radiation protection procedures.

• Reviews patient charts for completeness and accuracy according to established policies and procedures. Verifies completion of prescription, appropriate signatures, and patient consents.

• Responsible for effective and safe operation of equipment in the Linac treatment room. This includes the Linear accelerator, OBI, portal imager, Protura couch, and HDR unit.

• Fabricates individualized immobilization, custom blocks, and other beam-modifying devices.

• Applies as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.

• Primary liaison between patients and other members of the radiation oncology team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR

• Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire

• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• No experience required

• RT(T) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiation Therapy required upon hire AND

• ROC - Radiation Operator Certification in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely

• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely

• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely

• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently

• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally

• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally

• Climbing: Occasionally

• Bending/Stooping: Frequently

• Kneeling: Occasionally

• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

• Reaching: Frequently

• Talking: Frequently

• Hearing: Frequently

• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

• Running: Rarely

• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.