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    Radiation Therapist - Atlanta, United States - Emory Healthcare

    Emory Healthcare
    Emory Healthcare Atlanta, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Overview:
    Heart. Soul. Expertise. That's what defines an Emory Radiation Therapist.

    No matter where you are in your Radiation Therapy career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives.

    Our Radiation Therapists are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care.

    We're eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world.

    We've got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

    Become a part of the groundbreaking cancer research and outstanding cancer patient care that are the hallmarks of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Georgia's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.


    Description:

    Radiation Therapist, Salary:
    $ $63.86/hour


    SHIFT:
    8:00a-5p; eligible for shift differentials.


    LOCATION:
    Winship Emory Midtown Hospital


    JOB DESCRIPTION:
    Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, performs treatment and simulation procedures, as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
    Perform radiation treatment and simulation procedures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures.
    Prepare and/or administer IV and oral contrast.
    Perform POCT testing for pregnancy, and in preparation for IV contrast administration.

    Prepare treatment room and equipment for patient according to the prescription and simulation, including placement of immobilization devices, setting of treatment devices, verifying parameters and any protection devices.

    Explain procedure, including pre- and post-simulation or treatment.
    Acquires and analyzes digital radiographs of all treatment areas.
    Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
    Operate CT simulation unit, and supporting equipment; Power injector, gating, model construction equipment.
    May assist in special procedures including HDR; Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Implants.

    Perform initial set-up checks to facilitate daily set-up consistency, and confirm congruency between prescription, treatment site, treatment plan parameters, and other relevant information.

    Monitor patient visually and audibly during therapy procedure for any unusual reactions or events.

    Interface in a highly collaborative manner with all members of the patient's care team including: radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, social workers, administration and others.

    Schedule patients for treatment to optimize department efficiency and patient convenience.
    Reports changes in patient's condition or inappropriate response to treatment to Radiation Oncologist or Nurse.

    Assist with orientation and training of new or transfer staff to ensure competence in the functionality of all therapy related equipment.

    Support training and oversight of radiation therapy students within the guidelines of the program and the department.
    Ensure charges to patients for services rendered are accurately recorded.
    Complete daily QA process for CT scanner and Linear Accelerators.
    Records results and reports suboptimal performance of these systems to the Medical Physicist and other designated personnel.
    Submits SAFE or RO-ILS reports as needed.

    Provides patient care and/or support activities appropriate to all ages served, primarily adults ages 18-65 or geriatric patients ages overage 65.

    May also include care for infant age 0-1 year, child ages 1-12 years or adolescent 13-17 years.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Certificate or degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
    American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification
    Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.


    Additional Details:


    The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.


    We'll fuel your professional journey with:
    Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
    Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
    Family-focused benefits
    Wellness incentives
    Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
    And more

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