Administers radiation oncology treatments and performs simulations according to physician orders with high accuracy. Manages patient records, equipment quality control, and provides instruction to radiation therapy students.
Requirements summary
Requires proficiency in radiation therapy techniques, simulation, and the ability to perform MRI technologist duties when needed. Must be able to maintain strict safety guidelines and manage complex patient scheduling and documentation.
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Treatment and
Simulation
Time: 60% Administers radiation oncology treatment with accuracy & efficiency as per the physician’s orders & the simulation instructions; Localizes Patient’s treatment site and develops corresponding set up procedures.
Performance
Expectations:
Reviews all patient information for patient history, MRN, account number, date of birth, area of treatment, floor, patient type; identifies any prescription errors or omissions and verifies with a Radiation Oncologist.
Positions patient on the treatment table according to the simulation set up instructions. Sets the appropriate machine parameters as indicated by the treatment plan and physician’s prescription.
Performs a “time out” to verify that all information is correct before turning on the treatment machine.
Follows imaging procedures per the department’s guidelines.
Continuously monitors patient throughout the treatment procedure via the video screens and intercom system.
Notifies appropriate medical staff of significant changes in a patient’s condition.
Follows established machine safety guidelines.
Follows established guidelines for shutting down the machines at the end of the day.
Provides continuous supervision, instruction and evaluation of radiation therapy students.
Follows infection control guidelines.
Bills and documents patients’ procedures appropriately as per departmental guidelines.
Maintains a neat, clean and user friendly environment. Prepares and cleans the treatment room following infection control guidelines after each patient and at the end of the day
Works with physician and treatment planning to develop a course of treatment deemed appropriate for each patient.
Takes a face identification photo of the patient to be placed within the patient’s treatment record at the first visit.
Evaluates patients for claustrophobia, follows hospital guidelines for contrast media, ability to be positioned for optimal accuracy and maintains best position during treatment.
Constructs immobilization devices as needed for various treatment sites. Utilizes set up devices to ensure the reproducibility and comfort of the patient’s daily set up.
Properly straightens and aligns the patient in the required treatment position and, using laser measurement, verifies the straightness and reproducibility of the patient’s position.
Localizes the treatment area utilizing fluoroscopy, KV/MV images, CT scans.
Writes clear and concise set-up instructions to ensure the reproducibility on the treatment machine; takes photos to assist in the ease of following instructions at the time of simulation.
Works alongside the chiefs, supervisor, floor leads, and sim traffic to maintain the schedule and control the flow of additional patients.
Provides instruction on simulation and treatment techniques to radiation therapy students on an ongoing basis).
Participate in RTT exchange program.
Works collaboratively in groups, committees.
Bills and documents patients' procedures appropriately as per departmental guidelines. Compliant with Radiation Therapist Tier Criteria When needed, performs all simulation and treatment duties of an
MRI technologist ,
Performance
Expectations:
Selects proper flow rate and psi as per clinicians' request or set protocol.
Observes patients and identifies signs and symptoms of allergic reactions and extravasations. Notifies nurse and physician.
Monitors patient physical conditions (e.g. color, demeanor) through procedures when patients appear to have significantly changed.
Selects proper scanning protocol, adjusts technical settings and ensures that the slice thickness 9FOV, TR, TE, frequency and phase matrix are properly selected and utilized to achieve the highest quality image possible.
Ensures that all data fields are properly populated in the MRI system with the correct clinical demographical patient information.
Pushes appropriate exams to selected workstations, treatment planning systems, PACS.
Works collaboratively with the physics department to open new protocols.
Data
Management/Record
Keeping
Time: 20% Prepares organized, accurate records and enters data into appropriate chart and computer system.
Performance
Expectations:
Uses the record and verify system according to departmental guidelines.
Follows chart check procedures.
Records each treatment fraction in the patient’s chart on a daily basis.
Appropriately updates all patient records in the patients EMR and ARIA when applicable.
Records the treatment in the folder as well as in the inpatient chart.
Follows procedures for documentation of radiation treatment.
Patient
Flow/Schedule
Management
Time: 5% Organizes the coordination of patient flow throughout the day.
Performance
Expectations:
Maintains the schedule and controls flow of additional patients.
Works variable shifts as necessary to accommodate the daily workload at times with short notice.
Works collaboratively in groups or committees.
Adjusts daily schedules as needed to ensure minimum wait time for patients.
Seeks approval for overtime and shift changes as required to meet the needs of the patients.
Ensures smooth daily operations.
Ensures smooth hand off with co-workers during shift changes or when needed.
Quality
Control
Time: 15% Performs established quality control procedures to uphold quality of care delivered.
Performance
Expectations:
Performs and documents quality assurance testing and warm ups on equipment prior to use according to department guidelines.
Notifies appropriate personnel of any parameter and or equipment problem outside the acceptable tolerance levels.
Follows established machine safety guidelines. Report any adverse events immediately to supervisor/chief/md/physics.
Responds to machine interlocks and malfunctions according to established guidelines.
Pay
Range: $47.54 - $76.10
FSLA
Status:
Non-Exempt
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