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Radiation Therapist

CHI Health Good Samaritan

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The Radiation Therapist greets patients, verifies treatment parameters against prescriptions, and prepares patients for treatment by positioning equipment and taking verification images. They administer the prescribed ionizing radiation dosage while monitoring the patient and recording all treatment details in the EMR.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have satisfactorily completed a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program and must complete ARRT (T) boards within six months of hire, along with holding current BLS certification. Required knowledge includes linear accelerators and record and verify systems, along with the ability to operate radiation therapy equipment.

professional certificatePatient MonitoringPatient EducationChart ReviewPatient PreparationTreatment AdministrationSimulationPatient GreetingEMR RecordingImmobilization Device ConstructionPatient Identification VerificationEquipment PositioningRadiation Treatment ParametersPhysician PrescriptionsPortal FilmsIGRT ScansIonizing Radiation Dosage Verification

Job description

Where You’ll Work Established by the Sisters of the St.
Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb.
At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service.
Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
Job Summary and Responsibilities $5,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!
Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions Prepares patients for treatment.
Positions equipment according to plan Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician Administers treatment to patient Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom Informs physician anytime patient experiences distress or side effects related to treatment process Records each patients’ treatment in EMR and proper notes for accurate treatment and set-up Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the filed by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and education opportunities As directed by radiation oncologist, constructs immobilization devices, positions and marks patient during simulation Work with staff in general scheduling, patient charging and order entry Participates in scheduled chart round conferences and other quality meetings Job Requirements Education Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program Licenses & Certifications ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of linear accelerators and record and verify systems Ability to operate radiation therapy equipment Ability to manage patients Ability to follow oral and written instructions HelloImaging ImagingNebraska #MissionCritical #LI-CHI

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