Radiation Therapist PRN at SSM Health summary:
As a Radiation Therapist PRN at SSM Health, I administer radiation therapy by precisely exposing specific areas of a patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation. My responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients, collaborating on treatment plans, and maintaining equipment and records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires an Associate's degree and ARRT-T certification, with a focus on providing safe, high-quality care within a supportive team environment.
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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
PRN
Job Highlights:
· Department: Radiation Oncology
· Schedule: PRN as needed
· Pay Range starts at: $34.23 Daily pay available!
· Shift Differentials: Available for additional shifts
· Location: May cover shifts at St. Clare - Fenton, St. Mary's - St. Louis, St. Joe - Lake St. Louis, DePaul - St. Louis and Outpatient Center - St. Charles, MO
Requires ARRT-T Radiation Therapist Certification
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Job Summary:
Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
- Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
- Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
- Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4205010128 Radiation Oncology OPC-K
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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Keywords:
Radiation Therapy, Radiation Oncology, ARRT Certification, Healthcare, Patient Care, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Jobs, PRN Positions, St. Charles Hospital, Healthcare Professionals
