Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology, Per Diem - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Lebanon, NH
About the Job
Overview:
New graduates are welcome to apply.
Treats patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology. Counsels, schedules and maintains detailed records on patient treatment.
Responsibilities:- Treats patients with the various treatment modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols.
- Observes and questions patients about their response to treatment. Screens, counsels or directs physical and emotional problems to Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse. Directs patients to nurse for weekly evaluation.
- Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories are prepared and accounted for.
- Presents field verification films to MD to verify set-up. Adjusts fields as the Radiation Oncologist directs. Documents and follows through on changes and re-film.
- Maintains patient treatment records; prepares dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily.
- Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis.
- Schedules research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students.
- Maintains and supplies assigned treatment rooms.
- Performs a variety of functions to oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a technical resource for students.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, including, travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs.
- Associates degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required and 1 year experience.
- Successful completion of Registry Exam or ARRT eligible and approved by the next ARRT examination.
- BLS required within 30 days of hire.
- Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.
- Licensed by the Office of Professional Regulation in the state of Vermont.
Source : Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health