Radiation Therapist

***$10,000 Sign-on Bonus***

MedStar Health islooking foraRadiation Therapist to join ourteam at MedStarWashington Hospital Center!

AsaRadiation Therapist, youwill administer radiation therapy treatments,performsimulationprocedures,andassistin the planning of radiation therapy treatments. Documents all aspects of patient treatment in medical records. Supports the Chief Therapist and Technical Director in implementing new policies and procedures andattainingdepartmental and organizational goals.MedStarRadAmericais committed toprovidingworld-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.

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Primary Duties:

• Records simulation, treatment delivery, and billing.Utilizes the QA Checklist function.Runs theContingency Report.Schedules simulation and treatment procedures. Providespatientswithinitialappointment and treatment calendar. Resolves treatment schedule conflicts.Ensureall simulation and treatment schedules are resolved at the end of the day. Evaluates missed appointments with patients or family and documents missed appointments in theEMR (Electronic Medical Record).Keeps treatment/CT simulator rooms and console areas organized and stocked. Notifies chief therapistoftechnical supplies needed. Reports all treatment units/simulator malfunctions to the physicist/engineer and documents all malfunctions/faults in the problemlog.

• Participates in meetings/committees andrepresentsthe department/hospital in community outreach efforts.Sends evaluationsto immediate supervisor. Activelyparticipatesin QA procedures by ensuring all aspects of weekly chart review are completed. Performs dose verification according to protocol and documents. Verifies and records SSD's weekly.Acquiresall necessary patient imaging on all patientsas prescribed bythe physician. Ensures charts areaccurateand complete.

• Operates theCT (Computed Tomography)simulator and necessary equipment. Demonstrates ability toperformmorning quality assurance procedure, emergency shutdown procedure, and follows guidelines of the operation manuals for the CT Scanner. Performs HDR, and Mold Room duties. Performsurethrograms, oral, and IV Contrast (Auto Injectors). Consistently performs Time Out procedure andeducates patient on what to expect during the simulation procedure. Fabricates immobilization devices. Verifies all consent forms are signed,witnessed, and dated prior to any procedure being performed.Completes allappropriate documentation, photographs & associations, QCL, andappropriate billing.

• Documents symptoms or problems. Promotes a patient friendly environment anddemonstratesconcern for patient comfort.Treats patients and family members with courtesy/respect. Notifies the physician and/or nursing staff whenever the patient cancels a treatment appointment, and documents reason in the EMR. Performs document scanning.Assistsin training of new therapy staff, including students. Completes all necessary student/visitor forms andforwards themto the technical director. Completes all student clinical evaluations.

• Operates the linear accelerator(s).Demonstratesproficiencyin setup and administration of radiation therapy. Performs morning quality assurance procedures, emergency shutdown proceduresand follows guidelines onthe operation manuals. Administers radiation therapy treatments according to safety guidelines.Providespatient education by reinforcing the physician's adviceregardingskin care, diet, treatment side effects, and reactions. Providespatientswith education on what to expect during treatment. Consistently performs the Time- Out procedure. Performs hand calculations /adCalcdose verifications.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology.

• Maryland Board of Physicians License 'O' as a Radiation Therapist, or ASRT - Radiation Therapist 'M' Licensed as a Radiation Therapist and Radiographer.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Certification).

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification with AED.

• MustmaintainMaryland CE Continuing Educational Requirements (24 CE Credits/2 years).