Radiation Therapist PRN - Bryan, United States - HealthEcareers - Client

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    Description

    Facility/Region: BSW- Rock Prairie Clinic

    Department: Radiation Oncology

    Shift/Status: PRN (as needed)

    Schedule: Hours vary based on need

    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 high-quality 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 patient's 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 high-quality 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 cost-efficient 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.