Radiation Therapist
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Stuart
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
I. -Basic Purpose: Provides radiation therapy to patients as
prescribed by physician according to established standards and
practices. II. -Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Complies with
established corporate and departmental policies, procedures,
objectives, quality assurance methods, and safety codes.
Demonstrates compliance with licensing, regulatory and accrediting
agency provisions as required. 2. Consistently demonstrates
appropriate and professional communication behavior toward
patients, customers, and coworkers. Cooperates with Management and
peers to promote an environment of teamwork and collaboration. 3.
Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and
the department, such as evaluation results, individualized
treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports. 4.
Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to
patients; obtains patient history, answers patient question, and
explains procedures. 5. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart,
patient identification, etc. 6. Interfaces with physicist, planning
and mold tech at initiation of treatment; consults with supportive
care physicians, nurses, and social workers. 7. Prepares room and
equipment for patient. 8. Reinforces recommendations given to
patient by the physician, dietician, etc., concerning reaction to
treatment and care of the radiated area, prevention or treatment of
generalized and local side effects. 9. Observes patient for any
unusual reactions or events. 10. Assists in tumor localization and
dosimetry procedures. 11. Aids in the training of radiation therapy
students. 12. Enhances professional growth and development through
participation in educational programs, current literature,
in-service meetings, and workshops. 13. Attends meetings as
required. 14. Maintains annual mandatory education requirements
specific to position as mandated by Martin Health System. 15.
Performs all other duties as assigned or requested. III. Minimum
Requirements (experience, training, and education): - - - - - - To
effectively fulfill this position, candidate must meet the
following requirements: > Associate's Degree; accredited program
in radiologic technology and course in radiation therapy required.
> Current/Active State of FL CRT License required - primary
source online verification required directly from State of Florida
Licensing database. > Current/Active registration with ARRT -
primary source online verification required. > Current
acceptable CPR/BLS certification required: - American Heart
Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider OR American
Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer OR American Red
Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Keywords: Cleveland Clinic, Palm Beach , Radiation Therapist, Other , Stuart, Florida
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