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General Summary of Position
***$10,000 Sign-On Bonus***
MedStar Health is looking for a Radiation Therapy Technologist to join our MedStar RadAmerica team!
As a Radiation Therapy Technologist, you will administer radiation therapy treatments, perform simulation procedures, and assist in the planning of radiation therapy treatments. Documents all aspects of patient treatment in medical records. Supports the Chief Therapist and Technical Director in implementing new policies and procedures and attaining departmental and organizational goals. MedStar RadAmerica is committed to providing world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Records simulation, treatment delivery, and billing. Utilizes the QA Checklist function. Runs the Contingency Report. Schedules simulation and treatment procedures. Provides patients with initial appointment and treatment calendar. Resolves treatment schedule conflicts. Ensure all simulation and treatment schedules are resolved at the end of the day. Evaluates missed appointments with patients or family and documents missed appointments in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Keeps treatment/CT simulator rooms and console areas organized and stocked. Notifies chief therapist of technical supplies needed. Reports all treatment units/simulator malfunctions to the physicist/ engineer and documents all malfunctions/faults in the problem log.
Participates in meetings/ committees and represents the department/ hospital in community outreach efforts. Sends evaluations to immediate supervisor. Actively participates in QA procedures by ensuring all aspects of weekly chart review are completed. Performs dose verification according to protocol and documents. Verifies and records SSD's weekly. Acquires all necessary patient imaging on all patients as prescribed by the physician. Ensures charts are accurate and complete.
Operates the CT (Computed Tomography) simulator and necessary equipment. Demonstrates ability to perform morning quality assurance procedure, emergency shutdown procedure, and follows guidelines of the operation manuals for the CT Scanner. Performs HDR, and Mold Room duties. Performs urethrograms, oral, and IV Contrast (Auto Injectors). Consistently performs Time Out procedure and educates patient on what to expect during the simulation procedure. Fabricates immobilization devices. Verifies all consent forms are signed, witnessed, and dated prior to any procedure being performed. Completes all appropriate documentation, photographs & associations, QCL, and appropriate billing.
Documents symptoms or problems. Promotes a patient friendly environment and demonstrates concern for patient comfort. Treats patients and family members with courtesy/ respect. Notifies the physician and/or nursing staff whenever the patient cancels a treatment appointment, and documents reason in the EMR. Performs document scanning. Assists in training of new therapy staff, including students. Completes all necessary student/visitor forms and forwards them to the technical director. Completes all student clinical evaluations.
Operates the linear accelerator(s). Demonstrates proficiency in setup and administration of radiation therapy. Performs morning quality assurance procedures, emergency shutdown procedures and follows guidelines on the operation manuals. Administers radiation therapy treatments according to safety guidelines. Provides patient education by reinforcing the physician's advice regarding skin care, diet, treatment side effects, and reactions. Provides patients with education on what to expect during treatment. Consistently performs the Time- Out procedure. Performs hand calculations / adCalc dose verifications.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology.
Maryland Board of Physicians License 'O' as a Radiation Therapist, or ASRT - Radiation Therapist 'M' Licensed as a Radiation Therapist and Radiographer.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Certification).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification with AED.
Must maintain Maryland CE Continuing Educational Requirements (24 CE Credits/2 years).
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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