Treats
patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology. Counsels,
schedules and maintains detailed records on patient treatment.
Responsibilities:
A listing of the key responsibilities
Treats patients with the various treatment
modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines,
understanding the current protocols.
Observes and questions patients about their
response to treatment. Screens, counsels or directs physical and emotional
problems to Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse. Directs patients to nurse for
weekly evaluation.
Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment
machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories
are prepared and accounted for.
Presents field verification films to MD to
verify set-up. Adjusts fields as the
Radiation Oncologist directs. Documents and follows through on changes and
re-film.
Maintains patient treatment records; prepares
dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily
patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily.
Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by
reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis.
Schedules research time and teach set-up for
various treatment machines to DMS students.
Maintains and supplies assigned treatment
rooms.
Performs a variety of functions to oversee the
technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a
technical resource for students.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates
degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required
and 1 year experience.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
Successful completion of Registry Exam
or ARRT eligible and approved by the next ARRT examination.
Certification in Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life support
required (or obtained within 3 months of hire).
