Lehigh Valley Health Network
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Administers prescribed radiation therapy treatments and provides continuous patient monitoring and education. Additionally, the role involves mentoring new therapists and students while maintaining radiation equipment safety standards.
Requires an Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy or a diploma from an accredited program, with BLS and ARRT certifications. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with the physical ability to lift and transfer patients.
Associate’s Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent or Technical School Diploma Accredited Radiation Therapy Program Analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Ability To keep confidential information regarding patients, and team members. Ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, record treatment data in patients' records, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay patients' needs to appropriate personnel. Knowledge and experience with electronic health records. BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 90 Days and T - Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Within 180 Days
Bachelor’s Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
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