About this role
Overview
Treats patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology. Counsels, schedules and maintains detailed records on patient treatment.
Responsibilities
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Treats patients with the various treatment modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols.
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Observes and questions patients about their response to treatment. Screens, counsels or directs physical and emotional problems to Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse. Directs patients to nurse for weekly evaluation.
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Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories are prepared and accounted for.
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Presents field verification films to MD to verify set-up. Adjusts fields as the Radiation Oncologist directs. Documents and follows through on changes and re-film.
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Maintains patient treatment records; prepares dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily.
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Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis.
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Schedules research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students.
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Maintains and supplies assigned treatment rooms.
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Performs a variety of functions to oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a technical resource for students.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned, including, travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs.
Qualifications
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Associates degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required.
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1 year experience preferred
Required Licensure/Certifications
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ARRT certified and Registered Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (RT-T) within three months of hire.
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BLS required at hire.
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Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.