Overview

St. Luke's Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke's Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

*Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Medical Director , Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist , the Radiation Therapist operates radiation therapy equipment in order to simulate and / or treat patients for disease . Provides patient orientation , explanation , and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of treatment . Performs therapy inclusive of positioning patient , calibration of equipment , and documentation of findings ; assists patients as needed . Maintains patient safety through attention to detail , equipment safety checks , adherence to department policies , regulatory guidelines , and with effective communication with medical staff , peers , and patients . Provides emergency care , notifying appropriate personnel and ensures quality and patient safety is maintained . Displays professional , safe conduct in all interactions . Maintains positive working relationships with staff , other departments , physicians and peers . Displays conduct in support of St. Luke's Health Memorial Mission & Vision .

Position Responsbilities:

• Performs patient's simulations under direction of physician , which includes patient alignment , portal marking and chart documentation . .
• Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaculocks , bolus and aquaplast masks .
• Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.
• Educates patients regarding simulation, treatment procedures and possible reactions (as directed by physician / nurse / physicist / dosimetrist ) .
• Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician/nurse.
• Assists in emergency procedures as necessary.
• Delivers a prescribed planned course of radiation therapy, which includes review of prescription, diagnosis medical record and patient identification .
• Prepares room and equipment for patient treatments including set-up of immobilization devices, field size treatment distance , shielding devices , etc.
• Monitors patient and equipment during treatment and/or simulation reporting any unusual circumstances, such as patient movement , equipment malfunction , etc.
• Completes daily quality checks on treatment and simulator equipment; maintains accurate documentation of quality checks . Documents and reports all variances and initiates proper follow - up .
• Coordinates patient simulator/treatment schedules.
• Participates in the clinical education of radiation therapy students.
• Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation (including starting IV's and drawing labs as necessary), and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following the test completion.
• Provides information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the therapy involvement
• Obtains necessary written consent and understanding for any specific procedures.
• Obtains and documents patient history according to specific departmental procedural protocols.
• Responsible for monitoring and recording radiation dose levels.
• Completes documentation and records for accurate billing daily; communicates when corrections are needed .
• Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff .
• Provides the requesting physician with preliminary findings based on criteria established for each procedure / treatment .
• Maintains proficiency in ancillary areas of department, i.e., radiology, front desk, patient transport and provides support when needed .
• Performs duties in accordance with that of St. Luke's Health Memorial policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines .
• Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited Program in Radiation Therapy or a suitable equivalent.
• One (1) year related work experience.

Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in discipline.

Licensure / Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) program.
• Licensed as Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) with Texas Medical Board (TMB).
• Registered in Radiation Therapy R.T.(R)(T) through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of simulation and radiation therapy equipment.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of dosimetry, simulation and radiation treatment equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and ICD-10 coding.
• Analytical skills necessary to accurately interpret diagnoses and assess, interpret, and analyze data from medical records. Some knowledge of statistical research methods.
• Demonstrates visual, auditory and sensory acuity when performing tasks.
• Superior professional skill and judgment obtained from hands-on patient care experience.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills required for medical record documentation and prescription management.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency and speed.
• High degree of proficiency with computers and printers including treatment planning systems.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, attention-to-detail, prioritization, and multi-tasking.
• Able to concentrate for long periods and work independently.
• Ability to work remotely if requested.

Disclosure Statement:
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in position.