Radiation Therapist, Columbia, Maryland, Part time Days - #1408280
University of Maryland Medical System
Date: 2 days ago
City: Columbia, MD
Contract type: Full time

Company Description
Part time Days
Central Maryland Radiation Oncology
At Central Maryland Radiation Oncology, the University of Maryland Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Medicine partner to provide the most advanced radiation cancer treatment available in a convenient community location.
Job Description
General Summary
Under general supervision, administers ionizing radiation (radiation therapy treatments) to patients as specifically prescribed by a physician in a detailed treatment plan according to established standards and practices.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients as per physician instruction in accordance with generally accepted radiation therapy practices and departmental procedures.
Reinforces recommendations given to the patient by the physician, dietitian, and other relevant health care personnel concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area (dressings, hygiene, etc.), prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Changes patient dressings as necessary.
Complies with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Assists with the maintenance of department facilities, equipment, and supplies. Maintains stock levels of supplies and materials. Report maintenance and repair needs to supervisor.
Aids in the training of radiation therapy students as directed.
Attends in-service meetings and others as
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Part time Days
Central Maryland Radiation Oncology
At Central Maryland Radiation Oncology, the University of Maryland Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Medicine partner to provide the most advanced radiation cancer treatment available in a convenient community location.
Job Description
General Summary
Under general supervision, administers ionizing radiation (radiation therapy treatments) to patients as specifically prescribed by a physician in a detailed treatment plan according to established standards and practices.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients as per physician instruction in accordance with generally accepted radiation therapy practices and departmental procedures.
- Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, patient identification and other relevant information. Schedules patients and explains procedure, including pre- and post-treatment. Answers questions and reassures patient prior to procedure.
- Interfaces with physicist, planning and mold technicians at initiation of treatment. Works in consultation with supportive care physicians, nurses and social workers in implementing therapy plan.
- Prepares room and equipment for patient according to the prescription, including placement of immobilization devices, setting of field size, setting of treatment devices, parameters, distance, lead (Pb), protection devices.
- Transfers patient to treatment table with care for IV’s and catheters. Maintains visual and /or audible contact with patient during treatment. Checks daily patient treatment schedule and delivers prescribed dose. Maintains patient markings. Changes these according to physician’s direction. Documents treatment, in accordance with departmental protocols. Keeps physician informed. Changes therapy as ordered. Takes and checks films of all treated areas; processes and files same. Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
- Ensure charges to patients for services rendered are accurately recorded to eliminate and correct errors. Performs weekly billing audits.
Reinforces recommendations given to the patient by the physician, dietitian, and other relevant health care personnel concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area (dressings, hygiene, etc.), prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Changes patient dressings as necessary.
Complies with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Assists with the maintenance of department facilities, equipment, and supplies. Maintains stock levels of supplies and materials. Report maintenance and repair needs to supervisor.
- Prepares beam therapy equipment for patient treatment; checks beam direction and protective devices (calibrate, temperature, barometric), heavy and dangerous equipment. Keep records of these and report erratic operation to the Biomedical Equipment Technician, Medical Radiation Physicist or other designated personnel.
- Assists with orientation, supervision, and training of technical staff to ensure competence of the functionality of all therapy related equipment.
Aids in the training of radiation therapy students as directed.
Attends in-service meetings and others as
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Graduation from an AMA approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology or Radiologic Technology is required.
- Registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required.
- Licensure in Radiation Therapy Technology within the state of Maryland is required.
- Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy Technology is preferred.
- One year of clinical practice in Radiation Therapy is preferred.
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