Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Delivers radiation therapy. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in assigned clinical area.

Job Duties:

• Explains procedures and answers patient questions. Schedules treatments in oncology information management system and gives a copy of the schedule to the patient.
• Positions patient for treatment reproducing simulation setup, obtains required imaging and accurately delivers treatment. Maintains accessory medical equipment such as IVs and oxygen.
• Observes and questions patient concerning nutrition status, side effects, and emotional health. Notifies physician of significant patient problems. Resolves questions concerning patient's prescription with physician.
• Reviews the treatment record in oncology information management system for completeness and accuracy daily. Completes charts and submits appropriate billing.
• Completes necessary quality assurance checklists in oncology information management system. Performs equipment warm-up procedures.
• Maintains treatment machines and accessories. Informs proper personnel of equipment malfunctions. Performs quality control tests of equipment.
• Meets Radiation Safety requirements and policies with daily patient treatments and activities.
• While on call:
  • simulates new patients with the aid of the physician.
  • Determines optimum fields to cover with proper information.
  • Takes treatment field photograph and tattoos approved field.
  • Records all information needed for reliable reproduction.
  • Enters necessary information into oncology information management system for patient simulation. Interprets appropriate tables to determine dosage for emergency on call cases.
  • Calculates number of monitor units or exposure time for each treatment session to achieve prescribed dose for emergency patients.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Radiation Therapist within 3 years of hire - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills:

Communication, Healthcare Regulatory Environment, Health Information Systems (HIS), Medical Devices And Tools

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our