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***$10,000***
MedStar Health is looking for a Sr Radiation Therapist to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital!
As a Senior Radiation Therapy Technologist, you will administer radiation therapy treatments, performs simulation procedures, and assists in the planning of radiation therapy treatments, Documents all aspects of patient's treatment in medical records. Supports the chief therapist and technical director in implementing new policies and procedures and attaining departmental and organizational goals. Assists Chief Therapist in the daily operation of the Radiation Therapy Center. Interacts with the Physician and all office staff members to ensure patients are treated promptly. Communicates with the Chief Therapist and supports Chief Therapist in attaining department goals.
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 all aspects of simulation, treatment delivery, and billing. Proficient with all aspects of EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Consistently utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) Checklist. Runs the Contingency Report. Responsible for daily operations in the Chief Therapist's absence. Keeps treatment/CT simulator rooms and console areas organized and stocked. Notifies chief therapist of technical supplies needed. Reports and documents all treatment unit/simulator malfunctions to the physicist/engineer. Observes all rules/regulations concerning radiation safety. Demonstrates the ability to access, update, send and review performance goals/evaluations.
Actively participates in all QA procedures by ensuring all aspects of weekly chart review are completed. Performs dose verification and documents. Verifies and records SSD's weekly. Acquires all necessary patient imaging. Assists chief therapist ensuring charts are accurate and complete. Schedules simulation and treatment procedures. Provides patients with initial appointment and treatment calendar. Resolve treatment schedule conflicts by the end of the day. Evaluates missed appointments with patients/family and documents in the EMR.
Operates the CT (Computed Tomography) simulator, and necessary equipment. Performs morning quality assurance procedure, emergency shutdown procedure, and follows the operation manual for the CT Scanner. Performs HDR, Mold Room duties, urethrograms, oral, IV Contrast, and Time-Out procedure. Provides patient education on what to expect during the procedure. Fabricates immobilization devices. Verify all consent forms are signed. Uses the EMR Policy/Procedure manual. Completes all appropriate documentation, photographs, associations, QCL, and billing.
Interacts professionally with all departments, patients, and family members. Evaluates the patient's condition and informs the physician if their attention is required. Documents any symptoms or problems in the patient chart. Demonstrates concern for patient comfort. Treats patients and family members with courtesy and respect. Performs document scanning. Relays staff therapists' concerns to the Chief Therapist and supports decisions made by the team. Assists and supports the Chief Therapist, Technical Director, and physicist in the implementation of new processes, procedures, treatment modalities etc.
Assists in training new staff, including students. Completes all necessary student/visitor forms and forwards them to the Chief Therapist. Completes all student clinical evaluations. Operates the linear accelerator(s). Administers radiation therapy treatments safely and competently. Provides on-going patient education by reinforcing the physician's advice regarding skin care, diet, and treatment side effects, and reactions. Provides patients with education on what to expect during treatment. Performs hand calculations/RadCalc dose verifications. Delivers radiation treatments.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
3 years of progressive experience in the clinical setting.
Must hold a Maryland Board of Physicians License 'O' as a Radiation Therapist, or 'M' as a Radiation Therapist and Radiographer.
Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Certification).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification with AED.
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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