Radiation Therapist - Carle Cancer Center
Company: CARLE
Location: Philo
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
According to established procedures, assists physicians by treating
patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and
controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so,
prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions
patients and administers treatments and obtains images. Monitors
patients during therapy sessions to ensure patients' comfort and to
observe changes in patients' condition. Simulates patient treatment
according to the treatment plan and designs and constructs custom
treatment devices for individual patients. Demonstrates the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is
appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Participates in a
variety of clerical duties necessary for department
functioning.Performs CT simulations independently, consistently,
effectively and accurately.Performs daily quality assurance checks,
delivers daily treatments and operates the TrueBeam and Tomo
Therapy machines using the highest safety standards. Accurately and
consistently sets up patients for treatment.Provides service in a
timely manner. Participates in making recommendations to the
department leader regarding utilization of supplies, equipment and
quality improvement.Performs clinical setups and electron cutouts
proficiently.Identifies ways to improve processes, recommends
solutions and implements appropriately. Measures outcomes and
utilizes data to recommend changes.Accepts responsibility for
working on-call hours and follows the written on-call
policy.Performs computerized documentation on the electronic
medical record (ARIA) that is timely and accurate, including order
entry, billing and coding functions.Independently seeks out
opportunities to learn and grow both interpersonally and
functionally.Accepts and completes other duties as assigned.
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , Radiation Therapist - Carle Cancer Center, Healthcare , Philo, Illinois
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