Radiation Therapist – SMMC
Our Client, a Integrated Health System company, is looking for a Radiation Therapist – SMMC for their Galesburg, IL location. Responsibilities: Reviews patients' medical charts for prescription, treatment time and prescribed dose. Confers with physicians as necessary to clarify orders. Gathers information on new patients including prior diagnostic studies, port films of previously treated areas, and the like. Assists Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist in patient simulation and localization procedures by scheduling diagnostic exams, revising treatment plans with physicians, obtaining tumor localization films, placing necessary markings on patients, fabrication of immobilization devices, and assembling treatment charts. Explains procedures to patient in order to allay fears and elicit cooperation. Informs patients of possible treatment reactions, side effects, and advises on care of irradiated body areas. Utilizing the computer system, will enter charges for treatments rendered. Positions patients under equipment, according to procedure and required standards of accuracy, in order to expose diseased body areas to ionizing radiation treatment and to protect all other body areas from radiation. Maintains supply inventory to assure availability of needed supplies. Observes patients during procedures via CCTV monitor ensuring patient maintains required positioning. Reports any change in patient condition, psychological or physiological, to the physician or other appropriated patient care personnel. Fabricates custom treatment devices for individual patients. Performs quality control tests on treatment equipment according to procedures developed by the Medical Physicist and records and reports results. Requirements: Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.) CT/Sim, Varian Halcyon linear accelerator, Aria RO for radiation oncology management and Epic for parent EMR. 2 years of experience as a radiation therapist. Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation, and of physics and patience care techniques at a level acquired through an approved program in radiation therapy technology, usually lasting one year beyond radiography training. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, allied health personnel, and other Medical Center personnel when explaining procedures and gathering and exchanging patient-related information. Analytical skills necessary in order to provide accurate care instructions to patients, interpret physicians' prescriptions for treatment course and effectively duplicate treatment plan. Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required.(ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc): ARRT registered with Illinois IEMA licensure. Why Should You Apply? Health Benefits Referral Program Excellent growth and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
