Radiation Therapist - Moline

• Overview $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates UnityPoint Health-Trinity Cancer Center Moline, IL As a member of the interdisciplinary team of Radiation Oncology at UnityPoint Health, conducts and performs Radiation Therapeutic procedures at a therapist level under the general supervision of the Manager of Oncology Services and in cooperation with the Radiation Oncologist.
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Responsibilities

Therapeutic Radiation Treatment Delivers therapeutic radiation treatments efficiently and effectively according to radiation oncologists’ prescription and plan. CT Simulations are arranged per doctors’ orders and patients are immobilized for their radiation treatments appropriately. Administer tattoos for marking of setups. QA testing of linear accelerators and CT Simulator daily. Communication Answers incoming telephone calls and coordinates and schedules appointments with patients. Confirms scheduled appointments. Projects positive, flexible attitude and communications in order to meet patient's needs. Maintains positive communications with fellow staff, radiation oncologists, referring medical oncology providers and nurses. Basic UPH Performance Criteria Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.