Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

We are seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered to Join our Team!

Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus - available for qualified candidates

Delivers radiation therapy. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in assigned clinical area.

Job Duties

• Explains procedures and answers patient questions. Schedules treatments in oncology information management system and gives a copy of the schedule to the patient.
• Positions patient for treatment reproducing simulation setup, obtains required imaging and accurately delivers treatment. Is competent in routine and complex studies. Maintains accessory medical equipment such as IVs and oxygen.
• Observes and questions patient concerning nutrition status, side effects, and emotional health. Notifies physician of significant patient problems. Resolves questions concerning patient's prescription with physician.
• Reviews the treatment record in oncology information management system for completeness and accuracy daily. Completes charts and submits appropriate billing.
• Completes necessary quality assurance checklists in oncology information management system. Performs equipment warm-up procedures.
• Maintains treatment machines and accessories. Informs proper personnel of equipment malfunctions. Performs quality control tests of equipment.
• Meets Radiation Safety requirements and policies with daily patient treatments and activities.
• While on call:
• simulates new patients with the aid of the physician.
• Determines optimum fields to cover with proper information.
• Takes treatment field photograph and tattoos approved field.
• Records all information needed for reliable reproduction.
• Enters necessary information into oncology information management system for patient simulation. Interprets appropriate tables to determine dosage for emergency on call cases.
• Calculates number of monitor units or exposure time for each treatment session to achieve prescribed dose for emergency patients.

• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
• Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered - Requirements

• Education: Graduated from Specialty Training Program
• Certifications: Licensed Radiation Therapist within 3 years of hire - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Experience:
• Prior experience is not required: two (2) years of related experience is preferred.

Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered II - Requirements

• Education: Graduated from Specialty Training Program
• Certifications: Licensed Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years related work experience

Benefits

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience: Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Radiation Therapist within 3 years of hire - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills: Communication, Healthcare Regulatory Environment, Health Information Systems (HIS), Medical Devices And Tools

Our purpose & values

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.