Radiation Therapist
Stamford Health
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- Location
- Stamford, CT
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 6 days ago
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Stamford Health
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Performs daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment.
- Performs daily shutdown procedures.
- Confirms and reviews status of new patient and cone down information in a timely manner.
- Performs accurate QA measures for all new start information.
- Reviews schedule to confirm number of patients, imaging, and new patient starts.
- Notifies Lead/Chief Radiation Therapist when inventory and supplies are needed.
- Assists during equipment failures and notifies patients as well as all functional areas of the department.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of treatment.
- May be asked to participate in and demonstrate knowledge in one or more specialty areas and programs, including but not limited to: all aspects of simulation, Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), HDR, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT).
- Accurately documents treatment variances and inconsistencies using the appropriate tools.
- Utilizes correct procedure checklist as necessary for each procedure.
- Accurately documents all treatment delivery information in the EMR.
- Participates in and appropriately documents the Time Out procedure for every treatment.
- Must have proficient technical knowledge and skill set. This includes but is not limited to demonstrating efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools and procedures specific to assigned area. This also includes demonstrating the ability to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Demonstrates competency on all equipment, software, policies, procedures, department workflows etc., through successful completion of initial 90 day competency and annual competency thereafter.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
- Must convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance.
- Must have effective communication (both oral and written) skills sufficient to resolve conflicts, and relay information concisely to staff, patients, and other hospital personnel.
- Must have sufficient organizational skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of the Radiation Oncology Information Systems and software and Hospital Information Systems that integrate with the Department of Radiation Oncology, including, but not limited to: ARIA, Meditech
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Under the direction of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Staff Radiation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the radiation oncologist, daily maintenance and quality assurance checks for the equipment, maintenance of the inventory of department supplies, and administrative quality assurance checks as assigned.