PRN Radiation Therapist I / Winship Tower

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory Radiation Therapist. No matter where you are in your Radiation Therapy career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives.

Our Radiation Therapists are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

Become a part of the groundbreaking cancer research and outstanding cancer patient care that are the hallmarks of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Georgia's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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This position pays a flat rate of : $40/ Hour. This position is eligible for shift differentials. 

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the PRN Radiation Therapist performs treatment and simulation procedures, as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.

• Perform radiation treatment and simulation procedures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures.
• Prepare and/or administer IV and oral contrast.
• Perform POCT testing for pregnancy, and in preparation for IV contrast administration.
• Prepare treatment room and equipment for patient according to the prescription and simulation, including placement of immobilization devices, setting of treatment devices, verifying parameters and any protection devices.
• Acquires and analyzes digital radiographs of all treatment areas.
• Operate CT simulation unit, and supporting equipment; Power injector, gating, model construction equipment.
• May assist in special procedures including HDR; Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Implants.
• Perform initial set-up checks to facilitate daily set-up consistency, and confirm congruency between prescription, treatment site, treatment plan parameters, and other relevant information.
• Monitor patient visually and audibly during therapy procedure for any unusual reactions or events.
• Interface in a highly collaborative manner with all members of the patient's care team including: radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, social workers, administration and others.
• Schedule patients for treatment to optimize department efficiency and patient convenience.
• Reports changes in patient's condition or inappropriate response to treatment to Radiation Oncologist or Nurse.
• Support training and oversight of radiation therapy students within the guidelines of the program and the department.
• Complete daily QA process for CT scanner and Linear Accelerators.
• Records results and reports suboptimal performance of these systems to the Medical Physicist and other designated personnel.
• Conduct new plan and therapist chart check quality assurance audits on charts of those patients starting and under treatment; ensure required set-up instructions are recorded and plan timeouts are completed.
• Submits SAFE or RO-ILS reports as needed.
• Provides patient care and/or support activities appropriate to all ages served, primarily adults ages 18-65 or geriatric patients ages overage 65.
• May also include care for infant age 0-1 year, child ages 1-12 years or adolescent 13-17 years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate or degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program and at a minimum be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or be registry eligible.
• If registry eligible they must complete and pass the registry within 6 months of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.