Job Location : Mount Vernon,OH, USA
Medical Solutions Allied is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Job Description & RequirementsWe're seeking talented healthcare professionals whose adventure game is as strong astheir clinical game. Those that want flexibility and high pay, we have the positions foryou!
Some of the industry-leading benefits enjoyed by Medical Solutions travel nurses andtravel allied healthcare professionals include:
Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates canchange frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on guaranteed hours,distance being traveled, and customizations available for travelers.
***experience with policy writing and coding/billing as well as hands on in radiation therapy***Radiation Therapist - Senior/Chief Radiation Therapist Preferred5x8 Days18-20 WeeksResponsibilities include billing, policy review, treatment on machine is a staff therapist is out and day to day operationsVairan ClinacPerforms job functions of a radiation therapist as well as administrative duties as assigned by department director. Reviews, writes, and updates radiation policy and procedures; educates staff on policy and procedures and ODH requirements; reviews Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Administrative Code requirements and assists department director with meeting those requirements; monitors and assures all equipment quality checks are completed and logged and that all equipment is in safe and satisfactory working condition; monitors and assures preventative maintenance and repair(s) are completed; chairs and documents radiation therapy Quality Assurance and Improvement meetings; assists with developing QA/QI plans; acts as a resource for staff; assists director with meeting Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards; assists with coordinating patient care based on patient needs; assists in the selection, training, and orientation of radiation therapy personnel; assists director with staff competencies and evaluations; understands and is up-to-date on radiation oncology billing procedures and assists director with edits/audits; assists physicist with quality and safety requirements; assists with implementation and continuous use of electronic medical record.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSAble to perform treatments as directed by a radiation oncologist and therefore must have a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology and current radiation therapy practices. A therapist must be able to effectively demonstrate problem solving skills, decision making, and effective verbal and written communication skills to facilitate the best patient outcomes possible. All tasks are to be completed with a positive customer oriented approach. Working knowledge and understanding of ODH requirements.EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SOFTWAREIndividual should have a basic understanding of computer operations and be familiar with all aspects of Radiation Oncology.Complete understanding of the therapy equipment which includes but is not limited to:The VARIAN linear accelerator and patient protection devicesHardware and software for all patient information systems (HIS, PACS, RIS, IMPAC, etc)CT Simulation UnitPortal VisionPRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESReviews, writes, and updates radiation policy and procedures; educates staff on policy and procedures and ODH requirementsReviews Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Administrative Code requirements and assists department director with meeting those requirements;Monitors and assures all equipment quality checks are completed and logged and that all equipment is in safe and satisfactory working condition; monitors and assures preventative maintenance and repair(s) are completed;Chairs and documents radiation therapy Quality Assurance and Improvement meetings; assists with developing QA/QI plans;Assists director with meeting Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards;Assists in the selection, training, and orientation of radiation therapy personnel; assistsdirector with staff competencies and evaluations;Assisting the Certified Radiation Expert (Physicist) for Radiation Oncology with maintaining appropriate equipment documentation and department policy to ensure compliance with all ODH requirements.Communicates appropriately with director, unit coordinator, Center for Cancer Care staff, and all other staff and patients; understands and is up-to-date on radiation oncology billing procedures and assists director with edits/audits;ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESAdministering the prescribed radiation therapy sessions on a daily basisMaintaining daily records of treatment, inclusive of daily dosages and calculations and other necessary treatment recordsPerforming simulations, acquiring treatment parameters, patient contours, dose calculations and cerrobend block fabricationMaintaining patient schedules for in-patients and out-patients by communicating frequently with families and hospital personnel to maintain schedule coordination and accommodate patients as best as possibleMonitoring patient condition and progress on a daily basis for conditions/changes that should be reported to the oncologist (i.e. patient weight, skin condition, reactions of any sort, etc.).Assisting the radiation oncologist in performance of any duties deemed appropriateAssisting the Certified Radiation Expert (Physicist) for Radiation Oncology with maintaining appropriate equipment documentation and department policy to ensure compliance with all ODH requirements.Communicates appropriately with Radiation Oncology Nurse and Medical Oncology/Radiation Oncology Physician and staff.Requirements IncludeEDUCATION ANMedical Solutions Allied Job ID #948957. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Radiation Therapy
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