Medical Dosimetrist - Reno, NV, United States - Akumin Careers

Description

As a Radiation Therapist , you will be serving patients with high quality care.

Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan, under the guidance and mentorship of an RT, Senior RT or Lead RT.

Treatment delivery includes identifying correct patient, escorting patient to treatment room, assisting patient onto the treatment table, positions patient for treatment, delivers radiation from the control room and assists the patient in exiting the treatment room.

Provides and ensures an environment of caring, concern and support for patients, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis.

Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel. Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient education/side effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff.
Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure. Accurately input treatment-related data into the EMR. and make the necessary adjustments to ensure high quality treatment.
Performs and documents daily and weekly QA checklist. Notifies appropriate clinical team members and documents of findings outside the normal range of operations. Participates in programs to measure and improve the quality of care within the Department.

o Note:

If an individual is not currently registered by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy, Temporary State License will be accepted in lieu of ARRT(T) with the condition that certification through the ARRT will be obtained within one year of hire or title change.

~ The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
~ The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

o Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

S. health systems, hospitals, and physician groups, addressing their outsourced radiology and oncology needs.

Akumin provides comprehensive radiology and oncology services and solutions to approximately 1,000 hospitals and health systems across 47 states and offers fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging through a network of owned and/or operated facilities.

By combining clinical and operational expertise with the latest advances in technology and informatics, Akumin delivers unparalleled patient experiences and outcomes.

It is the policy of IgnyteAI not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.