The Radiation Therapist III acts as a mentor and educator regarding specialty equipment within the department, while also implementing the patient's prescribed course of treatment according to established parameters. This role involves coordinating care across various departments and assisting in assuring the operating integrity of all accelerators.
Requirements summary
Candidates must graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy school and possess four years of experience as a Therapist II or one year as a lead in an external or special modality. Required certifications include ARRT registration, current Florida state licensure, and current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
professional certificateMentoringEducationContinuing EducationSchedulingRegulatory CompliancePatient EducationTreatment PlanningData DocumentationTreatment ImplementationTeletherapyMultidisciplinary CoordinationMalfunction ReportingAccelerator QABrachytherapySpecialty Equipment KnowledgeParameter Following
Job description
Position Summary
s a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs.
Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy.
Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options.
In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond.
Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.
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Position Summary
Radiation Therapist III has obtained the knowledge and skill necessary to be mentor, educator and information source for all others in the Radiation Therapy department in regards to specialty equipment.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions A Radiation Therapist III has obtained the knowledge and skill necessary to be mentor, educator and information source for all others in the Radiation Therapy department in regards to specialty equipment. The Radiation Therapist III must be available for educational sessions required for continued competency as identified by the Chief Radiation Therapist or Chief of Radiotherapy physics. Radiation Therapist III must also be available to flex work schedule to meet job responsibilities and departmental needs. Implements the patients planned course of treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists. Explicitly follows the predetermined treatment parameters as set forth during patient simulation and treatment planning. Demonstrates the ability to interact with all areas in Radiation Oncology in scheduling, planning, evaluation and implementing all aspects of the patients planned course of treatment. Interacts with all departments within, and from outside, UF Health Cancer Center to coordinate a multidisciplinary continuity of care. Assists the QA Therapist in assuring operating integrity of all accelerators. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Reinforces patient education concerning diet and side effects management. Actively consults the appropriate department when dealing with patient concerns outside therapists’ area of expertise. Provides all necessary daily patient related activities as outlined in departmental policies and procedures. Assists in the maintenance of all equipment by promptly reporting malfunctions and unsafe conditions to the Chief Radiation therapist and to Chief of Physics. Documents all patient data related to treatments given, patients’ well
being, charges billed and procedures scheduled to facilitate a continuum of care. Demonstrates an understanding of all governmental statutes and regulations regarding the application of ionizing radiation on both the state and federal levels. Responsible for obtaining all continuing education requirements as set forth by the professional and state licensure organizations regulating the profession. Demonstrates aptitude in all areas of radiation therapy including, but not limited to, teletherapy, brachytherapy (HDR) (LDR), radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy and to a lesser extent physics, dosimetry and nursing. Participates in weekend and holiday call schedules and morning warm-up rotations. Flexibility in hours worked and location to accommodate patient and departmental needs is essential. The therapist is expected to participate in community service and center wide educational events. Adequately demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care according to the age and specific needs of the patient assigned to his or her care. Education/Training Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification ARRT registered. Maintains current licensure by the State of Florida Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification. Experience Four (4) years of experience as a Therapist II or one (1) year experience as a lead in an external or special modality.
