Radiation Therapist- Scotts Hill

Overview

The Staff Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing radiation therapy to patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Works collaboratively with other members of healthcare team.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Qualifications

Essential: Reg Radiation Therapist & Associate Degree

Experience: One to two years experience as ARRT preferred.

Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

1.Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision.2. Visually and aurally monitors patient at all times during treatment.3.

Observes patient for unusual reactions and events and reports it to nursing staff and/or radiation oncologist.4. Documents care appropriately; maintains records of daily treatments and all technical information required.5. Assists in performing other technical functions of the Radiation Oncology department; simulator, basic dosimetry, localization procedures, preparation of immobilization devices, etc, CT simulator procedures.6.

Obtains weekly port films and presents such at chart rounds for review by Radiation Oncology staff.7. Participates in department quality performance activities; i.e. performs and documents daily accelerator warm-up and QA procedures.8. Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel at all times.9.

Assumes on-call status on a rotation basis as needed.10. Participates in timely and efficient admission, transfer and discharge of patients.11. Attends department conferences and scheduled in-service lectures.