Radiation Therapist Sr in Reno, Nevada at Renown Health

Under the supervision of the Oncology Leadership, this position acts as a mentor to the radiation therapy staff and will also provide direct patient care in therapy and simulation areas in accordance with the job specific duties and responsibilities of a radiation therapist. The incumbent works closely with leadership and other department staff to identify process and care improvement needs. This position assists in developing solutions to quality problems and monitors effectiveness of solutions.

The incumbent models behavior consistent with the Renown’s Mission, Vision and Values. This position must evaluate, prioritize, and delegate responsibilities to provide care based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety standards appropriate for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. This role requires precision and the ability to perform or oversee tasks such as administering radiation, performing localization, basic dosimetry, record-keeping, charting, and other related tasks. To carry out these duties, the incumbent must be proficient in operating linear accelerators, simulators, a computerized record-and-verify system, electronic health records, and other departmental software.

Upon hire, in accordance with the Nature and Scope of a radiation therapist, the incumbent must complete the Core RT Competency within 3 months of completion of Staff requirements then assessed annually on the core competencies, specific to department workflow after the first completion. This position is responsible to annually demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety and CPR.

This position does provide direct patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program is required.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a radiation therapist.

License(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain a Radiation Therapist License from ARRT.

Certification(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Radiation Control Program License for Radiation Therapy is required upon hire. Ability to obtain and maintain BLS Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.