Avera Radiation Oncology
RadiationTherapist
“Radiation Therapist at Avera Radiation Oncology. Skills: Radiation Therapy, Patient Care, Treatment Delivery. Delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients. Responsible for the daily technical and scheduling process”
Industry & Context.
Makes decisions related to patient care and treatment that is necessary beyond normal routine of clinical care; Makes decisions regarding patient scheduling and times
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays, visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
Nice to Have
1-3 years of experience as Radiation Therapist
What You'll Do.
Delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients
Responsible for the daily technical and scheduling process
Assists the Radiation Oncologist in the initial set-up of a patient's radiation therapy treatment
Delivers prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to patients
Accurately monitors and documents each treatment
Responsible for patient assessment
Incorporates technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set-up
and management during patient care
Develops an understanding of the patient’s physical and emotional status and reports to appropriate staff
Documents patient care and treatment
Makes decisions related to patient care and treatment that is necessary beyond normal routine of clinical care
Conveys set-up instructions to co-workers
Communicates effectively with physicians on treatment concerns
Makes decisions regarding patient scheduling and times
Communicates with patient and families regarding treatment
Provides patient care
Initiates life support measures as necessary
Performs computed tomography scans simulations (CT Sims)
Performs simulation of treatment area under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates with other staff; Conveys set-up instructions to co-workers; Communicates effectively with physicians on treatment concerns; Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and health care workers; Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment
Communication Scope
ability to communicate effectively with others; hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds; Communicates effectively with physicians on treatment concerns; Communicates with patient and families regarding treatment; Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and health care workers
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