Radiation Therapist PRN Job at Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., Roswell, GA

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  • Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
  • Roswell, GA

Job Description

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary: The PRN Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures. \nCore Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Participates in Quality Control monitoring.* a.\tDelivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.* b.\tDemonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).* c.\tDocuments appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)* d.\tDemonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.* e.\tRecognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.* f.\tReports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.* g.\tEducates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.* h.\tFollows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.* i.\tFollows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer.Participates in Quality Control monitoring.* Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.* Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).* Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)* Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.* Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.* Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.* Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.* Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.* Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer.Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups* a.\tSimulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.* b.\tSchedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made.Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups* Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.* Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made.Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.* a.\tAssesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.* b.\tWears radiation safety badges at all times.* c.\tPractices universal precautions.* d.\tParticipates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances* e.\tAdvises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possibleMiscellaneous items* a.\tWill do other tasks as assigned* b.\tParticipates in on-call rotation* c.\tIs active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.* Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.* Wears radiation safety badges at all times.* Practices universal precautions.* Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances* Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possibleMiscellaneous items* Will do other tasks as assigned* Participates in on-call rotation* Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. \nRequired Minimum Education: Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy programMust be a graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT) Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
  • ARRT-T - ARRT Radiation Therapy
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): \nRequired Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in Radiation Therapy (Can include clinicals) Required \nRequired Minimum Skills: Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients

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