Job Details
A Per-Diem Radiation therapist is responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. They will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care and treatment delivery.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Ensure accurate positioning and proper delivery of radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist, utilizing image verification via portal films, Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) and/or Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to document radiation placement and accuracy thus ensuring high quality patient care. Maintain accurate patient records, treatment documentation and appointment schedules via the radiation oncology computer system according to guidelines developed by the chief radiation therapist, thus ensuring efficient patient throughput. Perform CT simulations on patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist for treatment planning purposes. Document all CT simulation and treatment data in the patient's EMR (electronic medical record) to ensure compliance with the radiation oncologist's CT order and/or treatment prescription. Maintain all treatment planning (CT simulation) and daily radiation treatment charge captures with accuracy via the department/hospital computer system. Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe working environment. Maintain daily statistics for review by the chief radiation therapist and administrative personnel to assist in budgetary planning for ongoing and future department expenditures. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient outcomes. Provide support and care to patients throughout the radiation therapy process.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)
Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, agility (bending, stooping, twisting crouching, kneeling, turning), dexterity (handling fingering, reaching) plus Frequently Heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. max., lifting/carrying up to 50lbs. Visual Requirements: near vision, depth perception, and extensive exposure to VDT's (video display terminals). Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear normal conversation, telephone communication, hear low voice volumes, whispers.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology required AND Experience: New graduates are accepted, but experience is preferred.
Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: American Registry of Radiologic Technology and CPR (BLS) Certification required.
Additional Information
Working Conditions: Employee works with radiation producing machinery and materials operated under the guidelines of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the state of PA.
Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type: Regular Employee Entity: Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address: 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
About Jefferson
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.