MFSTalent
Radiation Therapist
MFSTalent, Simi Valley, California, United States, 93097
Job Description
Shifts Available: Day 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:00)Work location: Onsite; Lubbock, TXCompensation: $55 to $65 per hourDuties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates proficiency and competence in delivering advanced radiation therapy treatments to patients per written prescriptions, treatment plans, and orders provided by the Radiation Oncologist.Ok with dedicated EBRT and/or CyberKnife Therapy experienceProvides safe, accurate patient care by consistently following department protocols, policies, and procedures that have been established.Recognizes deviations from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations immediately to the Manager in addition to filing incident reports, if applicable.Performs simple dosimeter calculations for urgent or emergent patient care, as needed.Performs patient simulations, including fabrication of immobilization, as requiredParticipates in brachytherapy procedures, as requiredFabricates beam shielding devices, as required.Demonstrates an attitude of positive contribution and teamwork to the department.Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient education/side-effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff.Ensures the quality of patient care through complete and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.Displays a thorough understanding of treatment and simulation related billing procedures. Reviews treatment/ simulation documentation and billing daily for accuracy and completeness and works closely with radiation oncology coderAnticipates and facilitates patient flow by scheduling patients on the treatment and simulation units to optimize patient satisfaction and department efficiency and ensures physician and resource availability. Alerts the manager when patient volumes and scheduling exceed staffing levels and business hours.Troubleshoots and problem solves effectively and efficiently using lean methodologies. Communicates appropriate issues to the Radiation Therapist- Lead or Manager for proper handling and potential escalationMaintains a safe and orderly patient treatment room. Checks safety controls and devices in the treatment room daily and reports problems to the Manager.Performs warm up and quality assurance checks of equipment, as necessary.Actively participates in problem solving and process improvement initiatives.Performs other related radiation therapy treatment duties as needed or assigned other treatment platform for operational needs.Job Requirements
Education Qualifications
Requirement met by License/Certification requirement.Experience
At least one (1) year of experience as an ARRT registered Radiation Therapist (preferred)with dedicated EBRT and/or CyberKnife Therapy experienceLicenses and Cetificates
BLS - Basic Life Support (for Healthcare Providers) certification card issued by the American Heart Association.ARRT-RTT - Certificate in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.CRT - Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Public HealthBenefits
Health/Vision/Dental InsuranceSick time off
Shifts Available: Day 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:00)Work location: Onsite; Lubbock, TXCompensation: $55 to $65 per hourDuties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates proficiency and competence in delivering advanced radiation therapy treatments to patients per written prescriptions, treatment plans, and orders provided by the Radiation Oncologist.Ok with dedicated EBRT and/or CyberKnife Therapy experienceProvides safe, accurate patient care by consistently following department protocols, policies, and procedures that have been established.Recognizes deviations from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations immediately to the Manager in addition to filing incident reports, if applicable.Performs simple dosimeter calculations for urgent or emergent patient care, as needed.Performs patient simulations, including fabrication of immobilization, as requiredParticipates in brachytherapy procedures, as requiredFabricates beam shielding devices, as required.Demonstrates an attitude of positive contribution and teamwork to the department.Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient education/side-effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff.Ensures the quality of patient care through complete and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.Displays a thorough understanding of treatment and simulation related billing procedures. Reviews treatment/ simulation documentation and billing daily for accuracy and completeness and works closely with radiation oncology coderAnticipates and facilitates patient flow by scheduling patients on the treatment and simulation units to optimize patient satisfaction and department efficiency and ensures physician and resource availability. Alerts the manager when patient volumes and scheduling exceed staffing levels and business hours.Troubleshoots and problem solves effectively and efficiently using lean methodologies. Communicates appropriate issues to the Radiation Therapist- Lead or Manager for proper handling and potential escalationMaintains a safe and orderly patient treatment room. Checks safety controls and devices in the treatment room daily and reports problems to the Manager.Performs warm up and quality assurance checks of equipment, as necessary.Actively participates in problem solving and process improvement initiatives.Performs other related radiation therapy treatment duties as needed or assigned other treatment platform for operational needs.Job Requirements
Education Qualifications
Requirement met by License/Certification requirement.Experience
At least one (1) year of experience as an ARRT registered Radiation Therapist (preferred)with dedicated EBRT and/or CyberKnife Therapy experienceLicenses and Cetificates
BLS - Basic Life Support (for Healthcare Providers) certification card issued by the American Heart Association.ARRT-RTT - Certificate in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.CRT - Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Public HealthBenefits
Health/Vision/Dental InsuranceSick time off