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Radiation Therapy Technologist at Cape Cod Healthcare

Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiation Therapy, Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Record Keeping, Scheduling, Dose Calculation, Observation, Radiation Safety, Quality Assurance, Educational Credits, Radium Preparation, Quality Improvement, Communication, Team Collaboration, Technical Skills, Patient Comfort

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

1. Delivers radiation therapy to patient, explains procedure and make patients comfortable. assists radiation oncologist/physician with treatment planning sessions. 2. Records all treatment information in patient's chart. report any erratic behavior of the machine to a supervisor or physicist. assists with morning warm-up procedure and calibration checks. 3. Schedules patients on treatment machine using computerized scheduling system. maintain continuous contact with patients, frequent contact with nurses and physicians. 4. Calculates treatment dose as needed. observes patient for reactions and reports same to physicians. reinforces physician's advice to patients regarding reactions to treatment and their care. 5. Explains procedures to patients to alleviate apprehension. observes radiation safety measures for patients and personnel. advises radiation therapy students. 6. Maintains daily billing information for patients treated. organizes patient's appointments, portal films, and treatment information. performs necessary quality assurance. 7. Prepares radium for implants and assists with implants. Cleans and returnsradium to safe. maintains records of radium flow. 8. Assists with quality improvement. participate in quality improvement teams 9. Maintains continuing educational credits. performs other essential duties as requested. 10. performs other duties as assigned/requested Graduate of an approved school of radiation therapy, licensed by the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a radiation therapy technologist and registered by the A.R.R.T. within one year of graduation. CPR within 3 months of position start date.

Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapy Technologist delivers radiation therapy to patients and assists the radiation oncologist with treatment planning. They maintain patient records, schedule treatments, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.