Radiation Therapist

il y a 3 jours

Lebanon, New Hampshire Dartmouth Health Temps plein 104 000 $US - 156 000 $US par an


Overview

Per diem. 

This position includes working at the DH Lebanon and St. Johnsbury, VT. Radiation Therapy departments. 

Dartmouth Health is a national leader in patient-centered health care.  With operations across New Hampshire and Vermont serving a population of 1.9 million patients, the system includes Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics (New Hampshire's only academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center), a large multispecialty physician practice, the Dartmouth Cancer Center (a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center), the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Health, a community hospital and critical access hospitals.

Environment:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is an academic medical center located in Lebanon, New Hampshire in the Upper Connecticut River Valley on the NH and VT border. Home to Dartmouth College, the Upper Valley is a vibrant, academic and professional community offering excellent schools, lively arts, and an unmatched quality of life in a beautiful, rural setting. Amenities associated with urban areas in Boston MA, Burlington VT, and Montreal, QC are all within a few hours drive. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as One of America's Best Hospitals.

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Treats patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology. Counsels, schedules and maintains detailed records on patient treatment.



Responsibilities

  1. Treats patients with the various treatment modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols.
  2. 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.
  3. Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories are prepared and accounted for.
  4. 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.
  5. Maintains patient treatment records; prepares dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily.
  6. Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis.
  7. Schedules research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students.
  8. Maintains and supplies assigned treatment rooms.
  9. Performs a variety of functions to oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a technical resource for students.
  10. Performs other duties as required or assigned, including, travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs.


Qualifications

 Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associates degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required
  • 1 year experience preferred


Required Licensure/Certifications

- ARRT Radiologic Technologist -Radiation Therapy (RT-T) within three months of hire date.
- BLS required within 30 days of hire.
- Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.


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