Radiation Therapist at CHES Chesapeake Urology Associates — Gaithersburg, MD

Why Join Us?

Job Description

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for performing the accurate delivery of prescribed ionizing therapeutic radiation under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist, using a variety of complex techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Educate patients on procedures, skincare, side effects, and nutrition.
• Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.
• Monitors patients’ clinical progress, withholds treatment if necessary, and refers patients to Radiation Oncologist or Executive Director for appropriate intervention.
• Operation of the therapeutic equipment, proper patient positioning, monitoring of the patient during the procedure, and related clerical duties.
• Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to Executive Director.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Meet and adhere to strict radiation safety guidelines, internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, and strategic goals.
• Accurately complete and chart all simulation and treatment summaries, reports, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy School.
• Current ARRT and State licensure required and will be verified prior to employment.
• Current BLS certificate required and will be verified prior to employment.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience as a staff therapist preferred; however, willing to train recent graduates.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practice, radiation protection, and quality assurance.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.

Travel:

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Able to sit, stand, and or walk throughout the day.
• Intermittently required to stoop, bend, speak, and listen.
• Good general health and stress-coping ability.
• Complete mobility and the capacity to engage in strenuous action, such as walking continuously into and out of the treatment area and lifting and moving patients as required.