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Job Title

PRN Radiation Therapist

                        

Location

Akron

                    

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

                     

Department

Radiol - Radiation Therapy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK0959

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

7:30am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Job Responsibilities:

• Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and procedures. Follows radiation safety protocols for patient, self and others.
• Educates, prepares, and reassures patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physician advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Assists physician with performing brachytherapy procedures as needed.
• Schedules patients for treatments and simulations.
• Conducts quality assurance tests on equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and reports potential problems.
• Maintains clean and orderly treatment rooms. Notifies appropriate personnel when supply levels are getting low.
• Assists radiation oncologists and physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of treatment plan simulations.
• Calculates initial treatment dosages to determine proper radiation treatments, when necessary.
• Complies with all Radiation Oncology System (IMPAC) entry requirements for accurate patient treatment, charges, and tracking monitors as appropriate. Maintains accurate records
• Stays current in new technology by reviewing literature and attending relevant seminars.
• Assists and supports the Therapy student and Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect. Provides supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures.
• Reviews images with students on request and provides evaluations of students to clinical instructor for formal reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Education:

• Graduate from a School of Radiation Therapy Technology that is approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education of Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and be registry eligible.

Languages:

Certifications:

• Radiation Therapist Licensed in the State of Ohio required.
• Radiation Therapy (T) – ARRT required.
• Current BLS certification.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
• Knowledge of arithmetic necessary to perform calculations and record keeping associated with the job.
• Ability to effectively communicate patient care and technical information.

Work Experience:

• Ability to operate radiation equipment properly and safely.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
• Requires ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Requires ability to push/pull over 100 lbs to assist patients.
• Requires dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
• Requires Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
• Requires ability to work the hours of operation – flexible.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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