Work Shift
Wellstar Paulding
in
Hiram, Georgia
is seeking a
P
T Radiation Therapist
. The
Radiation Therapist
in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.
Participates in Quality Control Monitoring.
Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicist’s instruction in chart or computer.
Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible
Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physician’s written order in EMR.
Participates in on-call rotation
Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.
Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required
ARRT Radiation Therapy Required
Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred
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