Radiation Therapist - Temple Job at 5 Star Recruitment, Temple, TX

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  • 5 Star Recruitment
  • Temple, TX

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiation Therapist under the general supervision of a Radiation Oncologist performs radiation therapy procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

  • Performs highquality radiation therapy procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
  • Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
  • Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient and establish rapport with patients and others.
  • Instructs and communicates with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients ability to tolerate the exam.
  • Prepares patient and area for the procedure by positioning patient adjusting immobilization devices moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements infection control drug and radiation policies protocols and techniques.
  • Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
  • Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
  • Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of the equipment. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
  • Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
  • Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
  • Obtains verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart patient history pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken consent forms policies procedures etc.
  • Maintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

  • Able to perform highquality radiation therapy procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
  • Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
  • Able to provide services in a timely accurate and costefficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards policies and procedures.
  • Able to perform tasks alone without the need for routine oversight.
  • Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude even under times of stress and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
  • Able to effectively administer first aid and use the emergency cart.
  • Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times providing courteous service remaining professional reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
  • Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn pediatric young adult adult and geriatric.
  • Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
  • Able to take calls if required.

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status

US Citizen / Green Card holder

MustHaves

ARRT;TMB;1 years experience
Fresh graduates are also fine for this role

Job Tags

Full time, Work visa,

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