Radiation Therapist III

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Position Summary Radiation Therapist III has obtained the knowledge and skill necessary to be mentor, educator and information source for all others in the Radiation Therapy department in regards to specialty equipment.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy
ARRT registered.
Maintains current licensure by the State of Florida
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
Four (4) years of experience as a Therapist II or one (1) year experience as a lead in an external or special modality.

Responsibilities

A Radiation Therapist III has obtained the knowledge and skill necessary to be mentor, educator and information source for all others in the Radiation Therapy department in regards to specialty equipment.
The Radiation Therapist III must be available for educational sessions required for continued competency as identified by the Chief Radiation Therapist or Chief of Radiotherapy physics.
Radiation Therapist III must also be available to flex work schedule to meet job responsibilities and departmental needs.
Implements the patients planned course of treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists.
Explicitly follows the predetermined treatment parameters as set forth during patient simulation and treatment planning.
Demonstrates the ability to interact with all areas in Radiation Oncology in scheduling, planning, evaluation and implementing all aspects of the patients planned course of treatment.
Interacts with all departments within, and from outside, UF Health Cancer Center to coordinate a multidisciplinary continuity of care.
Assists the QA Therapist in assuring operating integrity of all accelerators.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Reinforces patient education concerning diet and side effects management.
Actively consults the appropriate department when dealing with patient concerns outside therapists’ area of expertise.
Provides all necessary daily patient related activities as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
Assists in the maintenance of all equipment by promptly reporting malfunctions and unsafe conditions to the Chief Radiation therapist and to Chief of Physics.
Documents all patient data related to treatments given, patients’ well -being, charges billed and procedures scheduled to facilitate a continuum of care.
Demonstrates an understanding of all governmental statutes and regulations regarding the application of ionizing radiation on both the state and federal levels.
Responsible for obtaining all continuing education requirements as set forth by the professional and state licensure organizations regulating the profession.
Demonstrates aptitude in all areas of radiation therapy including, but not limited to, teletherapy, brachytherapy (HDR) (LDR), radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy and to a lesser extent physics, dosimetry and nursing.
Participates in weekend and holiday call schedules and morning warm-up rotations.
Flexibility in hours worked and location to accommodate patient and departmental needs is essential.
The therapist is expected to participate in community service and center wide educational events.
Adequately demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care according to the age and specific needs of the patient assigned to his or her care.