Radiation Therapy Assistant

POSITION:  Radiation Therapy Assistant (Student)

LOCATION: Mack Road (2960 Mack Road Fairfield, OH 45014)

WEEKLY HOURS: PRN as needed

OHC – Specialists in Cancer and Blood disorders, is seeking a radiation therapy student to work at our Fairfield Radiation location as an assistant on a PRN basis.  As the only independent adult cancer program in the region, we offer Medical, Radiation, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Gynecologic, and Breast Surgical Oncology services.  OHC supports a robust cancer research and clinical trials program, neuro-oncology, cancer genetics specialists and supportive care program.

Under direct supervision of a Radiation Therapist, assists with care of patients undergoing radiation therapy. Prepares custom blocking devises, processes X-Rays and maintains QA requirements for film processing. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Accurately manufactures cerrobend blocks including proper labeling for patient and orientations.
-Under direct supervision, assists in the set up of accurate radiation therapy treatments and simulations including assisting with patient transfers, set-up and changing custom blocks.
-Assists with maintaining QA standards for processes by conducting regularly scheduled diagnostic equipment checks.
-May be responsible for daily x-ray film processing.
-Assists with front office duties including film acquisition and inventory, answering phones, and filing and purging medical records.
-Performs courier services to transfer patient information between treatment sites.
-Assists with the manufacture of custom patient molds/treatment devices in the simulator and/or treatment room.
-Assists in maintaining accurate x-ray film, contrast and medical supply inventories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent and minimum one year medical/healthcare experience required. Prior experience with radiation therapy principles and block fabrication preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to stand for 8 hours; lift 40 pound block to shoulder level; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures on simulation and port films; have adequate hearing and speaking capabilities to effectively communicate with patients and staff; have adequate mobility to assist patients on and off treatment couch and be able to legibly enter information on films and fabrication forms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a medical office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff, patients and physicians. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Work may require travel by automobile to various sites of service.