Overview: Southeast Regional Prostate Cancer Treatment Center is part of The US Oncology Network ("The Network"), a community of more than 1,400 affiliated physicians with expertise in medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, urology, oncology surgery and other specialties. We believe local cancer care is better care. Practices in The Network deliver advanced integrated cancer care supported by a network of independent physicians who share expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close to home. The Network practices have more than 400 sites of care in over 25 states and treat over 850,000 patients annually. The Network is supported by McKesson Specialty Health, an industry leader in solutions that empower the community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology and quality of care.
We have an immediate opening for a Full time Radiation Therapist to join our team! New grads are welcome to apply !
SCOPE: Under minimal supervision of the radiation oncologists and chief radiation therapists, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
-Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record.
-Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
-Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
-Maintains patient appointment schedule and submits correct billing information.
-Participates in the clinical instruction of radiation therapy students.
-Responsible for accurate block cutting, when applicable.
-Responsible for making custom molds, and for accurate simple dose calculations.
-May assist in equipment Quality Assurance, and daily patient care Quality Assurance as required by USON and/or accreditation agencies.
-May assist in chart audits.
-Serves as a mentor to employees that may include mold technicians, simulation therapists, and radiation therapists.
-May provide work direction or guidance to others.
-Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.
Radiation Therapist I : requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT.
Radiation Therapist II : requires 3-5 years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.
Senior Radiation Therapist : requires 5+ years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.
Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.
Applicant will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.