Per Diem - Radiation Therapist

Per-Diem Radiation Therapist

A Per-Diem Radiation therapist is responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. They will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care and treatment delivery.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Ensure accurate positioning and proper delivery of radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist, utilizing image verification via portal films, Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) and/or Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to document radiation placement and accuracy thus ensuring high quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, treatment documentation and appointment schedules via the radiation oncology computer system according to guidelines developed by the chief radiation therapist, thus ensuring efficient patient throughput.
• Perform CT simulations on patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist for treatment planning purposes.
• Document all CT simulation and treatment data in the patient's EMR (electronic medical record) to ensure compliance with the radiation oncologist's CT order and/or treatment prescription.
• Maintain all treatment planning (CT simulation) and daily radiation treatment charge captures with accuracy via the department/hospital computer system.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintain daily statistics for review by the chief radiation therapist and administrative personnel to assist in budgetary planning for ongoing and future department expenditures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• Provide support and care to patients throughout the radiation therapy process.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, agility (bending, stooping, twisting crouching, kneeling, turning), dexterity (handling fingering, reaching) plus Frequently Heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. max., lifting/carrying up to 50lbs.
• Visual Requirements: near vision, depth perception, and extensive exposure to VDT's (video display terminals).
• Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear normal conversation, telephone communication, hear low voice volumes, whispers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology required

AND

Experience:

• New graduates are accepted, but experience is preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology and CPR (BLS) Certification required.

Additional Information

• Working Conditions: Employee works with radiation producing machinery and materials operated under the guidelines of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the state of PA.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America