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Akumin Lead Therapist, Radiation in Austin, Texas
In addition to performing all of the duties of a Radiation Therapist, the Lead Radiation Therapist develops a high-quality patient treatment program while leading the Radiation Therapist team.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan. Ensures safety in patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration. Treatment delivery includes identifying correct patient, escorting patient to treatment room, assisting patient onto the treatment table, positions patient for treatment, delivers radiation from the control room and assists the patient in exiting the treatment room.
Provides and ensures an environment of caring, concern and support for patients, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis.
Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records. Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the appropriate department. Recommends and implements any necessary corrective action.
Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures. Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel. Responds effectively to patient concerns. Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient education/side effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff.
Independently performs patient simulations at the request of physician and teaches others to appropriately perform a SIM. Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure. Accurately inputs treatment-related data into the EMR. Makes any appropriate patient–centric recommendations to the physician.
Assists as needed in all treatment-related procedures, including transporting patients, reviewing charts, and ordering supplies. The RT demonstrates the ability to recognize standard imaging / ARGT; and make the necessary adjustments to insure high quality treatment.
Creates and executes programs to measure and improve the quality of care within the Department. Is the key resource to trouble shoot and fix quality issues, interfacing with system engineers and vendors.
Captures and verifies patient treatment charges. Is an audit point for the team. Has the ability to lead any necessary training / communication for the RT team to insure proper capture and verification.
Administrative responsibilities related to payroll, team member work schedules.
Position Requirements:
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required; Certificate from College or Technical School required.
ARRT (T) required.
CPR Certification required.
Seven plus years’ experience as Radiation Therapist required.
The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
Physical Requirements:
The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
More than 50% of the time:
Sit, stand, walk.
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
Less than 50% of the time:
Stoop, kneel or crawl.
Climb and balance.
Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).
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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.