Radiation Therapist Radiation Oncology Days PRN

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Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology, Days, PRN','Part-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','1','1','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','KENTUCKY-BARDSTOWN-FLAGET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL','','!*!Under the direction of the Flaget Cancer Center Director, the radiation therapist administers radiation to patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist and per department policy.Essential Functions

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Performs time out procedure on each patient prior to
administering radiation therapy per department policy.  Performs daily set up of patient treatment as
prescribed by radiation oncologist and delivers daily dose of radiation according
to treatment prescription.

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Communicates changes in patient to the physician
daily.  Aware of changes in pain level
and reports to nursing and/or physician per policy.  Ensures patient is seen by physician for evaluation
on a weekly basis and as needed.

Enters correct information into
computer for billing of patients.Assumes responsibility for
machine warm up procedures.Schedules patients for daily
treatment in appropriate time slots to allow ample time for individual
procedure.Takes proper care of equipment
and notifies supervisor of any equipment failures, malfunctions or changes
in operation.Performs daily quality assurance
checks on therapy equipment and accurately logs information.Keeps room clean, neat and
orderly.  Keeps all items according
to hospital protocol.  Keeps control
area free of clutter and personal items.Maintains awareness of individual
needs.  Accommodates customer
requests when possible. Maintains safe environment for
patients.Obtains weekly port films and/or
other imaging modalities and obtains approval from physician prior to
continuing treatment.  Refers patient to lab for testing
when physician orders, and verifies results prior to continuing treatment.Performs other duties as assigned
by authorized personnel or as required to meet the needs of the facility,
and internal or external customers.

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   Education / Accreditation / Licensure
(required & preferred):

               ·     Associates
degree in radiation therapy required, Bachelor’s degree                    preferred. 

               
-    Must
have a current RT(T) license to practice in the state of Kentucky.

           Experience (required and preferred):

 

                 
-    Minimum of 2 years of experience in radiation therapy
required.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0137493','KentuckyOne Health','Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology, Days, PRN

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