Radiation Therapist I - FT - Days - $10k Sign on Bonus - MHW - MCI

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. Under the general direction of the Chief Therapist, the Radiation Therapist I contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit, to the quality of patient care and supports the institutional philosophy. The Radiation Therapist I is technically competent at the entry level and interacts with other areas of the department. It is expected that the Radiation Therapist I will meet all initial performance competency standards for this position within one year. The Radiation Therapist I applies ionizing radiation to the patient, as instructed and prescribed by the physician according to departmental standards, state guidelines, and Memorial Healthcare System's policy and procedures. Shift: Days.

Responsibilities

Reviews physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan; Educates patient regarding procedures to ensure patient's understanding; Assists patient and family with problems or concerns and refers them to proper resource personnel; Identifies and reports potential liabilities and risk management to Chief Therapist; Prepares room and equipment for each treatment; Performs imaging (CBCT, KV, MV, respiratory gating) as ordered to position patient; Analyzes results and takes appropriate action, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure; Participates in scheduled rotations on all department equipment and serves as emergency on-call therapist; Rotates between both Radiation Oncology departments as needed; Performs quality control warm-up procedures on equipment; Troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions; Collaborates with Physicians, Physicists, Dosimetrist, and Chief Radiation Therapist in simulation or clinical setup; Observes all established radiation safety measures (ALARA); Manages patient documentation in Aria for team communication, charge capture, and billing reconciliation; Performs weekly chart checks and QA audits through Encounters in Aria EMR; Performs CT-Sim procedures and documents accurately; Performs special procedures (4D CT Respiratory Gating, HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT, Oral and IV Contrast, Urethrogram) and monitors patient for adverse reactions; Manages patient scheduling including simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs; Serves as resource to radiation therapy students; Stocks and stores supplies in technical areas and informs Chief Therapists when supplies are needed; Completes monthly department data logs; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Accredited Program: Radiation Therapy (Required); Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences with Radiation Therapy Certification (Required); ARRT Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy and/or ARRT Board-eligible, passed within two (2) or fewer attempts and within 30 days of hire; BLS certification (American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Employee Grace Period); Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license from the State of Florida; Critical thinking skills; Effective communication; Decisive judgment; Ability to build and foster positive teamwork relationships; Ability to take initiative when required; No prior work experience required

Benefits

$10k sign on bonus