Responsibilities : Radiation Therapist needed for delivery of srt and brachytherapy to skin cancer patients. Delivers treatment to patients and / or performs patient simulations according to written prescriptions, treatment plans, and orders provided by the Radiation Oncologist Explains treatment procedures to patient and / or family Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel Provides safety in patient care through the consistent practice of department protocols, policies and procedures for treatment administration Recognizes deviations from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Operations Manager Responds effectively to patient concerns Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members Reinforces patient education / side-effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical / nursing staff Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records Displays a thorough understanding of radiation oncology billing and coding Reviews treatment / simulation documentation and billing on a daily basis for accuracy and completeness and works closely with radiation oncology coders Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients and their families, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis Maintains a safe and orderly patient treatment room Assesses potential problems or difficulties with a set-up Checks safety controls and devices in the treatment room daily and reports problems management Performs warm up and calibration checks of equipment, as necessary Responsible for the correct administration of all radiation therapy processes and procedures Ensures that all administration and documentation requirements are initiated and completed in a professional and timely manner Maintains confidentiality on all issues Demonstrates ability to participate as an active and effective member of a team Qualifications and Experience Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program Powered by JazzHR
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