Schedule Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm General Summary Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physician according to established Wellspan Oncology Servile Line standards and practices at a beginning or intermediate specialist skills level. Assists with CT-simulation procedures and/or other treatments/procedures as required.
Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients; obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedure. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, patient identification, etc. Prepares room and equipment for patient.
Reinforces recommendations given to patient by the physician, nurses, dietician, etc., concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area, prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Observes patient for any unusual reactions or events. Performs IGRT tumor localization procedures.
Prepares patient and equipment for, and performs simulation procedures. Common Expectations: Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased patient safety.
Participates in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Completes annual required LMS training as assigned.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Maintains current ARRT certification. Maintains appropriate documentation in the EHR as required by the profession and Wellspan Oncology Service Line.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. Supervises, assists and evaluates students in the clinical education setting. Aids in the training of radiation therapy students.
Qualifications Minimum
Associates Degree Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology Program Required Work
Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required Licenses: Registered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT within 180 days Required and Basic Life Support within 180 days Required Courses and Training: Appropriate training in radiation therapy. Upon Hire Required Benefits Offered: Comprehensive health benefits Flexible spending and health savings accounts Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Short-term disability Educational assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Wellness and Wellbeing programs Caregiver support via Weallthy Childcare referral service via Wellthy
Full time · Shift1 - Day shift