Radiation Medicine Therapist I

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Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for delivering precise radiation treatments to patients. Ensures accurate implementation of prescribed therapy protocols. Maintains patient safety and comfort throughout treatment sessions. Collaborates with clinical teams to optimize patient care. Supports high standards of quality in radiation medicine services.

Essential Functions

• Performs daily quality assurance on treatment machines and reports issues.

• Ensures proper functioning of all treatment equipment and devices.

• Treats patients accurately and efficiently according to physician prescriptions.

• Observes and enforces radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.

• Performs and documents CT-based simulations and assists with treatment planning.

• Maintains accurate patient treatment records and electronic documentation.

• Accurately bills for treatments, devices, and procedures with proper documentation.

• Schedules patient treatments and return visits, and coordinates with clinical staff.

• Instructs and educates students involved in patient treatment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Experience Requirement

0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; regular exposure to radiation; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, loud noises, temperature extremes, and combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

KDIP FAC Radiation Oncology

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

706 23rd Street

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky