Permanent Radiation Therapy Specialist. Job in Elyria Fifty States-Jobs

Join StaffDNA as a Permanent Allied Radiology Tech - Radiation Therapy, where you will provide safe and precise radiation treatments to oncology patients. In this essential on-site role, you will be responsible for reviewing treatment plans, positioning patients, operating advanced linear accelerators, performing imaging verifications, and adhering to stringent radiation safety and quality assurance protocols. Collaborate closely with oncologists, physicists, and nurses while providing compassionate education and support to patients and maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR). Join us in fostering a high-performance, technology-driven care environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver daily radiation treatments as per physician-approved plans utilizing linear accelerators
• Verify patient identity, review treatment prescriptions, and ensure precise patient positioning and immobilization
• Conduct image-guided verification and implement minor adjustments following established protocols
• Implement and monitor radiation safety procedures for patients, staff, and personal safety
• Accurately document all treatments, doses, and patient responses in the EMR in a timely manner
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, and nursing teams to enhance patient care
• Perform routine equipment checks and quality assurance tasks, promptly reporting any issues
• Educate patients and their families about treatment processes, potential side effects, and follow-up care
• Contribute to a high-performance, technology-driven workflow and participate in continuous process improvement
• Adhere to all regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies and protocols

Essential Skills
• Expertise in radiation therapy treatment planning
• Proficient in operating linear accelerators
• Experience in oncology patient care
• Understanding of radiation safety and quality assurance
• Knowledge of image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
• Familiarity with dosimetry concepts
• Skills in patient positioning and immobilization techniques
• Proficiency in conducting treatment machine quality assurance checks
• Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary care