Radiation Therapist - Odell Medical Search

The Role you will play:

Under the general supervision of a Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist performs radiation therapy procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury per established protocols.

Essential Functions

1. Safely provides the correct radiotherapy treatment to patients.
• Follows principles of radiation protection (i.e., ALARA) for patient, self and others.
• Review the isodose plan and treatment prescription prior to implementation. Verifies the treatment plan is consistent with the prescription and can be accurately implemented in the treatment room.
2. Operates the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.
• Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts as planned and prescribed by a radiation oncologist, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
• Performs simulation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Fabricates individualized immobilization devices (molds, blocks, compensators, and other beam-modifying devices).
• Utilizes imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning, and treatment delivery as a radiation oncologist prescribes (e.g., weekly ports, CBCT, kVp and MV imaging, and IGRT).
3. Ensures that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and in excellent working order.
• Performs daily warm-up procedures (e.g., processor, simulator, treatment units) prior to each patient and maintains documentation of quality assurance activities, procedures, and results in accordance with established guidelines.
• Check equipment for malfunctions/abnormal quality assurance readings and report any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel (clinical manager or administrator, medical physicist, machine engineer).
4. Maintains accurate records of a patient’s treatment regimen.
• Maintains records, reports, and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients’ reactions.
5. Discusses various treatment plans with the patient developed in partnership with clinical oncologists and physicians.
• Helps patients understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects.
• Provides explanation and instruction to patients regarding radiation therapy procedures provides education on skin care and nutrition and maintains patient markings during treatment.
6. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Attends weekly quality assurance rounds, monthly therapy meetings, and educational in-services.
• Incorporates department and hospital policies and procedures into care provided.

Community:

• Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Radiation oncology certificate and Associate degree in radiation therapy technology.
• Certified ARRT in radiation therapy (RT(T)).
• WA State Certification RT(T) .
• Basic life support.