Radiation Therapist-Radiation Oncology - UnityPoint Health

Radiation Therapist

UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge

FTE: .8 FTE (32 hours per week)

Shifts: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm

*$7,500 Sign-on Bonus*

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· Interprets and implements prescription, and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.

· Determines the impact of therapeutic interventions on the patient’s condition and recognizes the patient’s progress towards meeting the desired outcomes.

· Educate patients on procedures, skin care, side effects and nutrition.

· Observe patients for physical and emotional changes, side effects and nutrition needs.

· Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.

· Monitors patients’ clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to medical or nursing staff for appropriate intervention.

· Operation of the therapeutic equipment, proper patient positioning, monitoring of the patient during the procedure, and related clerical duties.

· Performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures.

· Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to physics.

· Ability to perform procedures regarding quality assurance, emergency shutdown and guidelines that pertain to the operation manuals for equipment. 

· Serves as a technical resource person for implementing new techniques or technology.

· Assists in training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.

· Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families. Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Meet and adhere to internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, plus strategic goals.

· Accurately complete and chart all simulation and treatment summaries, reports and documentations.

Education:

Graduate of accredited school of Radiation Therapy.

Experience:

Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a staff therapist. Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practice, radiation protection and quality assurance, patient management and care, charges, basic dosimetry and equipment.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Registered in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed by the State of Iowa.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The applicant will exhibit the ability to function independently and effectively within a team environment, exercise good judgment, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically, communicate effectively, think creatively, and to organize and plan efficiently.