Radiation Therapist - PRN, Lagrange, GA

locationsWellstar West Georgia Medical Center

time typePart time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idJR-6368

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary :

The Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Participates in Quality Control monitoring.

• a.Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
• b.Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
• c.Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• d.Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
• e.Recognizes own limitations and / or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
• f.Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P / P) for documentation.
• g.Educates patient / family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
• h.Follows P / P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
• i.Follows P / P to ensure precise treatment per physicist’s instruction in chart or computer. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
• a.Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
• b.Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
• c.Practices universal precautions.
• d.Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
• e.Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
• a.Simulates new patients and / or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physician’s written order in EMR.
• b.Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Miscellaneous items
• a.Will do other tasks as assigned
• b.Participates in on-call rotation
• c.Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.

Required Minimum Education :

Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

ARRT Radiation Therapy 1.00 Required

Basic Life Support 2.00 Required

BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required

BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications :

Required Minimum Experience :

Experience in Radiation Therapy

Required Minimum Skills :

Demonstrates ability to treat / simulate patients.

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About Wellstar

At Wellstar, people are at the center of everything we do and every decision we make. As a not-for-profit organization, we have made a generational commitment to transform healthcare for all. We work to ensure every person has access to personalized care that helps them spend more time being a person, rather than a patient. That’s what we mean when we say we’re more than healthcare–we’re PeopleCare.

Wellstar is nationally recognized for our inclusive culture, exceptional doctors and team members, and personal, high-quality care. We thoughtfully reinvest in prevention, wellness programs and charity care, and provide access to compassionate, world-class care through our expansive system of 11 hospitals, 329 medical office locations, 11 cancer centers, 91 rehabilitation centers, 35 imaging centers, 20 urgent care locations, five health parks, three hospice facilities and two retirement villages. To learn more about how we care for the communities we serve, visit  wellstar.org.

Mission, Vision and Values

Coverage at a Glance

When we say we serve the community, we mean it. Wellstar medical centers, health parks, medical offices and other facilities are conveniently located across the state of Georgia.

With more than 1 million patient visits in 2023, the Wellstar Health Parks in East Cobb, Acworth, Avalon, Cherokee and Vinings provided patients with seamless care and convenient access to primary care, specialists, outpatient procedures, pharmacy, urgent care, physical therapy and imaging—all at a single location. It’s part of our commitment to offer access to quality healthcare at the right time and place for our patients.