Christie Clinic's department of Radiation Oncology is looking for a full-time registered/licensed Radiation Therapist (Sign-On Bonus Available) from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the University clinic, with no night or weekend requirements. The candidate should be registered with the ARRT and licensed by IEMA. The Radiation Oncology staff consists of 1 Radiation Oncologist, 1 nurse, 1 receptionist, 1 part-time Physicist and 3.5 RTT's. The department is very patient focused. The clinic utilizes Varian equipment including a True Beam, Eclipse and ARIA software. Experience is preferred. Duties include the delivery of therapeutic doses of radiation to treat cancer patients as directed by Radiation Oncologist. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping stretching and lifting patients. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours. JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
- Deliver planned course of radiation, independently.
- Verify patient treatment prescription, diagnosis and chart information.
- Monitor patients receiving radiation.
- Prepare room and equipment for patient. Oversee equipment and accessories for proper operation.
- Maintain patient markings. Observe patient adverse reactions and report information and findings to Radiation Oncologist.
- Maintain quality control procedures for equipment. Report poor or inaccurate operation of equipment.
- Maintain clean environment for patient.
- Observe radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
- Assist in tumor localization procedures, prepare immobilization devices, perform simulations, etc.
- Assist in dosimetry procedures.
- Perform and document daily accelerator warm-up and QA procedures.
- Perform mold room duties.
- Maintain record of daily treatment and other records, as required by department quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
- Assist in the orientation of new personnel.
- Perform patient billing, as needed.
- Complete HealthCare Estimates (HCE's) for insurance authorizations. Assist in obtaining authorizations from insurance companies. Document approval in the EMR.
- Perform related work as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist Certificate or 4 year degree through a Radiation Therapy Baccalaureate program
- Maintain accreditation through ARRT
- Maintain licensure through IEMA and Department of Nuclear Safety
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