Radiation Therapist level I
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Delivers and records complex radiation therapy treatments under
the direction of a Radiation Oncologist.
- Works closely with the medical team to review images and port
films for patient set ups, selection of treatment devices and
verification.
- Performs daily quality assurance (QA) on equipment prior to
treatment. Recognizes equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots,
initiates appropriate corrective measures, reports irregularities,
and works with clinical engineering to resolve issues.
- Enters and maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic
medical records.
- Maintains patient appointment schedule and ensures proper
charge capture for treatments.
- Performs conventional and computed tomography (CT) simulation
in preparation for patient treatment; cuts blocks, makes custom
immobilization, and completes monitor unit (MU) calculations in
absence of Dosimetrist or Physicist.
- Rapidly adopts and champions implementation of new technology
and techniques; serves as a technical resource, role model and/or
preceptor for staff.
- Assists with accreditation process and departmental QA
activities as assigned; leads the development of a new competency
or assists in completion of competencies for other staff.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties,
which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper
technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
-certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs
to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has
determined it is not required, and
- Radiation Therapy (RT) registration issued by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).Education Required:
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the
completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiation
Therapy or related field.Experience Required:
- Typically requires 3 years of experience in a Radiation
Therapist position.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Advanced knowledge of treatment planning and treatment
techniques.
- Advanced knowledge of record and verify system, radiation
oncology equipment and electronic medical record systems.
- Advanced knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex
radiation therapy principles and computer techniques for the
treatment, image capture, display, and analysis of radiation
therapy image data.
- Proficient with general and specialized radiation
equipment.
- Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of electronic health
records.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate
effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their
families.
- Ability to work independently or with minimal
supervision.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
present.
- Utilize proper body mechanics.
- Must stand/walk 95% of the time as well as lift, squat, bend,
twist, and reach above shoulders.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation
hazards.
- Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.This job description
indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the
incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the
incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related
duties.
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Kenosha , Radiation Therapist level I, Healthcare , Kenosha, Wisconsin
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