Radiation Therapist (Reg)

Overview

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.

Description

SHIFT: 8a-4:30p

LOCATION: Emory University Hospital

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the 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. Provide thorough documentation of simulation set-up, and procedure information. 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. Explain procedure, including pre- and post-simulation or treatment. Answers questions and reassures patient before and after procedure. Transfer patient to treatment table with care for IV s and catheters. Checks patient treatment plan and delivers prescribed dose. Maintains patient markings. Changes markings according to physician's direction or need. Documents treatment, in accordance with departmental protocols. Keeps physician informed and adapts treatment per physician orders. Acquires and analyzes digital radiographs of all treatment areas. Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel Performs patient positioning and immobilization device construction to promote set-up consistency for daily treatments. Operate CT simulation unit, and supporting equipment; Power injector, gating, model construction equipment. May assist in special procedures including HDR; Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Implants. Evaluate images for technical quality, and proper positioning. 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. Uses judgment and informs physician if indicated by patient's condition, before proceeding with treatment.

Minimum Qualifications

Certificate or degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program. American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.