The Radiation Therapist will work closely with the team to develop and administer individual treatment plans for patients utilizing medical imaging equipment. This includes monitoring treatment progress and offering support to patients and their families. The goal is to ensure effective and safe delivery of therapy to improve patients’ well-being. The Radiation Therapist must be able to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently and are expected to demonstrate professionalism in all communications.
Essential Duties
- and Responsibilities Accurately deliver the prescribed, planned course of radiation therapy under the direction of the prescribing radiation oncologist.
- Observe patients for unusual reactions and recognize signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment course.
- Report/consult findings to appropriate staff.
- Implement care/services that recognize age, diversity, individual needs and/or issues of customers served.
- Confidently explain treatment procedures to patients as they are performed in a clear, concise manner.
- Be able to answer patients’ and their families’ questions and defer appropriately when such questions are outside the scope of a Radiation Therapist’s credentials or education.
- Act as a representative for Radiation Business Solutions in the community Reviews charges for accuracy and compliance with billing practices Compliant with HIPAA practices Maintain department records of daily treatment.
- Review charts regularly for accuracy.
- Perform chart audits as directed.
- Lead code blue drills.
- Responsible for daily warm-up procedures for treatment equipment for quality assurance.
- Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others Complete morning QA unsupervised, reports errors, and makes appropriate corrective care Other Expectations/Skills A collaborative approach to assisting clients and staff.
- Self-motivated with the ability to solve problems.
- Reliable and extremely trustworthy.
- Advanced knowledge of health information system- ARIA, MOSAIQ Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Superior analytical and technical skills.
