Radiation Therapist
The posted compensation range of $31.92 - $46.29 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
Responsible for simulating calculating and delivering radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescribed treatment plan written by the radiation oncologist.
1. Performs treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
2. Assesses the patient treatment report prior to initiation of treatment according to established policy and procedure.
3. Reports changes in patient’s condition or inappropriate response to treatment to patient’s radiation oncologist and department manager.
4. Maintains patient safety from acquired hospital infection control policies and procedures at all time.
5. Completes department documentation requirements to establish policy time frames and format including:
a. Documentation of patient treatment in the patient chart.
b. Scheduling sheet.
c. Maintenance of patient charging system.
6. Performs radiation therapy quality according to departmental procedure and protocol
a. Positions the patient and the equipment to obtain the best radiation therapy according to prescribed treatment.
b. Performs treatment accurately and efficiently maintaining quality during high volume periods.
c. Demonstrates ability to prioritize work load as evidenced by completing assignments within specified time and by supervisor observation
7. Uses all radiation therapy equipment according to the department procedures.
a. Prepares the treatment room for treatment and as necessary cleans afterwards according to departmental procedure.
b. Identifies equipment malfunctions discontinues procedure and reports to manager and/or physicist
according to departmental procedure.
c. Assures that equipment is properly functioning prior to and during patient use as demonstrated by
notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions in the equipment.
d. Uses and checks radiation equipment according to established procedure in operating manual.
e. Handles major equipment with care and according to procedure.
f. Maintains and cleans items on a continual basis; before during and after work day.
8. Assesses the patient’s condition comfort and safety during treatments.
a. Observes and reports any changes in patient’s condition during treatment.
b. Maintains patency of patient lines (chest tubes catheter IV solutions).
c. Assures patient safety through proper use of restraints/support devices according to departmental procedures.
d. Assesses patient comfort during treatment and administers appropriate comfort measures.
9. Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Certification of degree from an accredited radiation therapy program followed by licensure from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (RTT).
Licensure from the American Registry of radiological Technologists.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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