Radiation Therapist

• Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions
• Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions
• Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan
• Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed
• Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician
• Administers treatment to patient
• Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom
• Informs physician anytime patient experiences distress or side effects related to treatment process
• Records each patients treatment in EMR and proper notes for accurate treatment and set-up
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the filed by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and education opportunities
• As directed by radiation oncologist, constructs immobilization devices, positions and marks patient during simulation
• Work with staff in general scheduling, patient charging and order entry
• Participates in scheduled chart round conferences and other quality meetings

Education

• Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Licenses & Certifications

• ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire
• BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of linear accelerators and record and verify systems
• Ability to operate radiation therapy equipment
• Ability to manage patients
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

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CHI Health St. Elizabeth founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889 is a full-service 260-bed nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care women s health burn and wound cardiology oncology emergency medicine orthopedics and neuroscience.