Per Diem / PRN Radiation Therapist - $30+ per hour
Company: North Mississippi Health Services
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn
Radiation Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Tupelo,
Mississippi.Job Description & Requirements
**Patient Care:**
* Before the first treatment on any field (initial or boost) the
therapist will do the following:
* check the calculations sheet and simulation sheet with the record
and verify system to assure that all of the entries have been
correct
* They will initial the calculation sheet and place an entry in the
treatment chart stating that they verified the initial IMPAC set-up
and simulation information.
* The chart will be checked to make sure that there is a signed
consent form, face photo and simulation pictures are present.
* They will review the simulation film before the first
treatment.
* They will record the initial set-up date on treatment parameters
sheets and report any deviation to physicist/dosimetry.
* Initial port film is to be taken on the first treatment if the
treatment blocks are available.
**Daily Treatment Duties:**
* Daily treatments are to be done verifying the accuracy of the
immobilization, laser lines, marks, and treatment parameters.
* They are not to treat any patient without marks or any patient
with any question about the treatment set-up unless approved by the
chief therapist or physician.
* Accurate legible increase for each treatment is to be placed in
the chart after the treatment has been delivered. Any corrections
are to be made with a single straight line through the incorrect
entry and the correct entry is to be written neatly above the
incorrect entry. No white out or erasing will be allowed.
* The dose in the chart is to be checked with record and verify
system daily.
* Each chart is to be reviewed weekly by the therapist for
diagrams, photographs, weekly separation checks and the total dose
column. An entry will be placed as follows in the chart. "Weekly
chart check performed by" and then the therapist's initials. A
check mark will also be placed by the total dose column indicating
that this total dose has been checked with the VARIS entry.
* All patients will have tattoos placed except whole brain
patients. This will be done during the second week of treatment as
follows: 1) Superior border 2) Central Ray 3) Inferior border
**Other duties:**
* Therapists are to be responsible for scheduling simulations
through Kelly as needed for patients under treatment. A notation
will be placed in the chart, in pencil, stating the simulation was
scheduled and the date and time scheduled.
* The on-call therapist is to take patient completion list on
Friday and remove the port film jackets and take them for
filing.
* Routine Equipment: Responsible for daily equipment warm-ups,
weekly or bi-weekly.
* Maintenance/Quality Control: Machine output checks, patient
safety checks and basic machine-maintenance.
* Simulation: Must be knowledgeable about simulation procedures
including patient set-ups, designing and fabricating patient
immobilization and shielding devices, and CT set-ups when
necessary.
* Assure accurate and complete capture of appropriate procedure and
charges daily.
* Diagnostic Radiography: Must be familiar with routine diagnostic
radiography and procedures to be able to provide back-up coverage
for this service at the Cancer Center.
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**_Know How_**
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Job Knowledge:
Specify required education, licensure/certification, prior
experience, skill, behavior, equipment operation, type and duration
of on-the-job training, patient population to be served, etc.
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* Associates Degree of Applied Science or certificate in
Radiological Technology with a certificate in Radiation Therapy
Technology
* Registration and Certification by the American Registry of
Radiological Technologists in the specific discipline of Radiation
Therapy
* Maintain licensure by the State of Mississippi
* Maintain CPR Certification
* Has demonstrated knowledge of serving adult and geriatric
population.North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-0009UV.
Posted job title: Radiation Therapist- PrnAbout North Mississippi
Health ServicesAt North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in
connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind
and inspires you to be the "you" you always wanted to be. We also
believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you -
your talents, your perspectives and your passions - and connecting
you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that
aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping
you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater
purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique
individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and
ultimate "why" - our patients.With seven hospitals, more than 60
clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's
and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care
centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for
you.
Keywords: North Mississippi Health Services, Oxford , Per Diem / PRN Radiation Therapist - $30+ per hour, Healthcare , Tupelo, Mississippi
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