What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist-Radiation position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Job Summary
Performs procedures/treatments according to radiation oncology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Minimum Required
Training
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Licensure
Minimum Required
Job Summary
Performs procedures/treatments according to radiation oncology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiation Oncology principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
- Administers appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
- Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
- Completes assigned goals.
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
- Recent experience as a Radiation Therapist.
Minimum Required
- Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT with current registry in Therapy (ARRT)(T) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 60 calendar days of graduation. Must also possess State License if required by state. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.
Training
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Basic computer literacy skills.
Licensure
Minimum Required
- ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED