Radiation Therapist Lead - Miles City - Intermountain Health

Description

Radiation Therapist Lead Job Summary

The Radiation Therapist Lead is responsible for managing the radiation therapy process, ensuring compliance with treatment prescriptions from Radiation Oncologists and providing essential patient care and education.

This role includes supervising staff, preparing treatment rooms, verifying treatment parameters, and documenting patient care activities.

The position also emphasizes quality and safety initiatives, making it crucial for the improvement of patient satisfaction and safety in the radiation therapy unit.

Job Description:

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administration of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes in accordance with the prescription of the Radiation Oncologist.

They are accountable for the simulation of patients in preparation of radiation therapy, basic patient care and education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the work of the associates in the department.
• Implements directives related to adjusting staffing levels based on service needs and volumes.
• Acts as a resource and provides technical support.
• Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification.
• Explains procedures to the patients, reinforcing the radiation oncologists and/or nurses instructions regarding reactions to the treatment and their care.
• Prepares room and equipment for the patient according to the prescription.
• Verifies the treatment plan and beam energy in the treatment chart noting any prescribed adjustments.
• Documents treatment plans, cumulative dose, site specific doses, treatment parameters, instructions, diagrams, photos, and all billing information.
• Performs treatment simulation and all that it requires for procedure (including cerrobend block fabrication).
• Observes and inquires of the patient any unusual reactions or events.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the unit.
• Maintains appropriate stock levels.
• Completes daily, progress and discharge documentation according to departmental standards.
• Accurately documents productivity information.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
• Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions.
• Document patient plans of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program, required
• ARRT and RT(T) certifications in radiation therapy and current license in state of practice, required if applicable
• Current BLS certification, required
• Two (2) years of experience, required
• Leadership experience, preferred

Physical Requirements: