Radiation Therapist FT

The Staff Radiation Therapist at Wellstar is responsible for administering ionising radiation treatments to patients in the Radiation Oncology Department, following physician prescriptions and safety protocols. Key duties include patient assessment, performing and documenting precise therapy, utilising electronic medical records, and ensuring patient safety. The role requires graduation from an accredited radiation therapy programme and ARRT-T certification, along with BLS or ARC-BLS certification. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to treat and simulate patients, adhere to safety standards, and participate in quality control and on-call rotation. A minimum of two years’ experience in radiation therapy is preferred. The position values compassion, technical skill, and a commitment to patient-centred care. The Staff Radiation Therapist at Wellstar plays a vital role in delivering precise and compassionate ionising radiation therapy to patients in accordance with physician prescriptions. This position requires expertise in operating radiation equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and performing complex technical procedures. The role involves patient assessment, documentation in Electronic Medical Records, and providing education to patients and families regarding treatment effects and care. The therapist is expected to participate in quality control, support clinical students, and maintain high standards of care for patients of all ages. This is a day shift position within a mission-driven healthcare environment focused on enhancing patient well-being.

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy PreferredARRT-T - ARRT Radiation Therapy

Job Summary:

The Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• a. Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
• b. Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
• c. Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• d. Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
• e. Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
• f. Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
• g. Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
• h. Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
• i. Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer.
• Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
• a. Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.
• b. Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made.
• Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
• a. Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
• b. Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
• c. Practices universal precautions.
• d. Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
• e. Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible
• Miscellaneous items
• a. Will do other tasks as assigned
• b. Participates in on-call rotation
• c. Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.
  Performs other duties as assigned
  Complies with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• Associates Other / Related Field or Accredited Program Other / Related Field

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• ARRT-T - ARRT Radiation Therapy
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support
• Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred
must be graduate of accredited radiation therapy program

Required Minimum Skills:

Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients.

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• How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is s Responsibilities
• Responsible for applying ionising radiation to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Deliver high-quality, precise therapy to designated treatment areas while adhering to physician instructions.
• Take ownership of patient assessment, performing procedures and providing specialty care for diverse age groups.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to document accurately in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Lead efforts to educate patients and families on treatment side effects, use of aids, and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality control monitoring and daily warm-up procedures to ensure treatment accuracy.
• Help drive innovation in patient care by supporting clinical students and providing feedback to clinical advisors.
• Report adverse reactions to physicians immediately and follow established documentation procedures.
• Play a key role in managing patient mobility and ensuring fall precautions are met according to EMR instructions. Skills
• Demonstrates ability to treat and simulate patients using radiation therapy equipment.
• Experience in radiation therapy is preferred, with a minimum of 2 years required.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for documentation and patient management.
• Ability to follow physician prescriptions, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
• Strong skills in patient assessment, care, and education for diverse age groups.
• Experience in providing feedback and support to clinical students and clinical advisors. Education
• Must be a graduate of an accredited radiation therapy programme.
• Required minimum education is an Associate's degree or an accredited programme in a related field.
• Required minimum licence(s) and certification(s): ARRT-T, BLS, or ARC-BLS, or BLS-I, as specified by the employer.