Mercy Health·Paducah, Kentucky
Directs daily operations of the treatment area to ensure quality patient care and adherence to radiation therapy safety standards. Responsibilities include setting up treatment rooms, performing simulations, and coordinating treatment activities under the guidance of oncologists and physicists.
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Mercy Health: About us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
This role directs the daily operations of the treatment area to ensure quality patient care and promotes radiation therapy standards and safety standards. This role is actively involved in patient care and assists in planning services to achieve hospital objectives. The Radiation Therapist works under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Manager to deliver high-quality care and services.
Sets up treatment rooms, devices, and parameters as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist.
Identifies patients and monitors them during treatment.
Reinforces instructions and maintains patient markings.
Positions patients according to prescriptions, requiring physical effort and mental application.
Coordinates treatment area activities and scheduling.
Documents thoroughly in treatment records.
Performs simulations, brachytherapy procedures, and daily quality checks on equipment.
Maintains equipment, reports problems, and observes radiation safety practices.
Assists in treatment device changes and follows instructions from Radiation Oncologists.
Performs ancillary duties, such as filing, answering phones, and monitoring supplies.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
• 1 year Experience in Radiation Therapy and CT Simulation (preferred)
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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].
Requires a state license in Radiation Oncology, ARRT certification, and CPR certification. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of experience in radiation therapy and CT simulation.
Market context
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