University Hospital - UMC
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
First Shift (United States of America)About UofL Health:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
and Purpose
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization. The Radiation Therapist operates various highly technical equipment with accuracy and precision. The Radiation Therapist participates in clinical and/or didactic instruction and evaluation of Radiation Therapy students. The Therapist complies with local, state, and federal rules and regulations and the requirements of accrediting bodies. The Therapist provides service to all age patients.
Essential Functions:
Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
Performs daily quality assurance checks on therapy equipment and accurately logs information. Notifies supervisor of any equipment failures.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.
Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists, or clinical physicists to prepare physical or technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Schedule patients in appropriate time slots to allow ample time for individual procedures.
Provides assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Train or supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Refers patient to lab for testing when physician orders and verifies results prior to continued treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet the needs of the facility and internal or external customers.
Other Functions:
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
(Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)
Education:
• Associate Degree from an approved program in Radiologic Technology with completion of approved curriculum in Radiation Therapy. (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy (preferred)
Experience:
• Minimum of 6 months prior experience as a Radiation Therapist (required)
• Two years’ experience in Radiation Therapy (preferred)
Licensure:
• Must be board certified in Radiation Therapy, or board eligible. Registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (required)
Certification:
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) (required)
• Commonwealth of Kentucky Radiation Operator Certificate (required)
Job Competency:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:
• Understanding and awareness of policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply this knowledge in performance of administrative support tasks.
• Ability to explain and interpret information to clients/customers and staff.
Language Ability:
Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in written form; ability to edit,
adjusting language or terminology to meet needs of the audience or as appropriate; ability to use correct
grammar, organization and structure.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; determines course of action; develops appropriate solutions.
Computer Skills:
Demonstrated computer management skills. Considerable knowledge of computer applications such as Aria/Cerner.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health
UofL Health is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, more than 250 physician practice locations, and more than 1,200 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
