What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist Trainee position at Advocate Aurora Health?
What You'll Need:
- Currently in the second year of the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiation Therapy Program
- One year of training in the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiation Therapy Program
- Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
What You'll Do:
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Prepares linear accelerators and radiation therapy equipment effectively and efficiently while under the supervision and/or direction of staff therapists and supervisors.
- Adheres to radiation exposure regulations and practices to ensure adequate radiation protection.
- Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.
- Provides age-developmental appropriate care in accordance with Age-Developmental Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Able to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing treatments and patient care.
- Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to prioritizing of patient needs.
- Adaptable to changing work schedules