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Core job functions 1.
Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
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Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
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Maintains records, reports, and files as required, including information such as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patient reactions.
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Observes the patient’s clinical progress and uses clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
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Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
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Adheres to the radiation safety procedure protocol.
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Under the supervision of a Radiation Therapist, maneuvers computerized simulation and treatment equipment into position but does not initiate scans or deliver radiation.
The Radiation Therapist verifies positioning and parameters and delivers the radiation.
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Performs and documents daily machine safety checks.
Understands safe limits of equipment operations, and reports and identifies abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority.
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Constructs immobilization devices and employs custom blocking techniques that are conducive to conformal radiation therapy.
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Under the supervision of a Radiation Therapist, maneuvers sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization to allow for the Radiation Therapist to utilize the equipment.
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Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan that is customized to the patient’s needs.
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Helps to perform simulations according to physician’s orders.
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Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate degree in relevant field required Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Core_Radiation Therapy Aide (H) Experience: No previous experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. - Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. - Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. - Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
- UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.
- As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.
- Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.
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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type
Staff
