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Job Title:SP - Radiation Therapy Technologist

Department:83061-Radiation Therapy

Location:Farmington

FTE%:0.1

Shift1st

Search #:2024-1138

Closing Date:05/17/2024

Recruiter:Manson, Kia

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation, these are the values that define UConn Health. We are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a Per Diem Radiation Therapy Technologist to our growing Radiation Oncology team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you

At UConn Health this classification provides quality radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed and according to established practices and standards. This is a per diem position working in Radiation Therapy.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION WITH NO STATE PAID BENEFITS

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under general supervision of an employee of higher class

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May lead/train students

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Independently performs radiation treatments and procedures as prescribed in treatment plan accurately, timely and in an effective manner

Participates in conference with treatment team to review and discuss patient issues such as history, diagnostic studies, disease state, type of treatment, etc.

Reviews prescription diagnosis, patient's chart and identification

Prepares treatment room and equipment such as immobilizations, treatments, and protection devices

Positions patient according to prescription

Explains procedures appropriate to patient's level of understanding and reassures patient during treatment

Reports unusual reactions to physician

Consults with members of the team and other supportive care personnel

Monitors accessory and equipment attached to patients and reports any malfunction

Documents treatment administered, equipment control settings, unusual reaction and any changes to prescribed treatment

Photographs treated area of patient

Maintains records, reports and files as required

Communicates information to appropriate personnel regarding patient progress including emotional status and other factors

Recognizes emergency situations and activates response

Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self and others and adheres to UCHC's patient safety and environmental guidelines

Performs quality control and participates in the department's quality assurance programs

May train therapy students or others as assigned

Maintains equipment and supplies and inventory controls

Performs other related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of theories and principles of radiation application, radiation protection, equipment operations, patient's assessment and management, physical assistance and transfer, and quality assurance

Knowledgeable and skilled in block making

Knowledge of common terminology in charge capture such as CPT codes and level of billing

Knowledge of relevant Federal, State and accreditation agency guidelines

Understands the concepts of brachytherapy and associated radiation protection issues

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience: Graduation from an ARRT approved two (2) year certificate program or Associates Degree program in radiation therapy

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbent must be certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

OR

Eligible If not registered/certified at time of hire must obtain registration/certification within six (6) months of hire

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license to perform radiography in the State of Connecticut

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (CPR/AED) or ACLS Certification or formal training

Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ACLS within six (6) months of hire and maintain during employment.

BE PREPARED TO UPLOAD YOUR CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION TO BE QUALIFIED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an area which requires use of established safety guidelines

May be exposed to radioactive sources and vapors

Considerable standing, walking, lifting and transferring of patients is required

Ability to lift at least 30 pounds

Stress related to daily interaction with clients and families coping with life-threatening illness

SCHEDULE: , flexibility needed based on needs of department.

HOURLY RATE: TBD

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

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