Radiation Therapist Job at NEBRASKA HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY (NHO) Careers, Lincoln, NE

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  • NEBRASKA HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY (NHO) Careers
  • Lincoln, NE

Job Description

Description:

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for an empathetic radiation therapist to be a member of our oncology team. You will specialize in the planning and execution of radiotherapy treatments. Radiation therapy is one of the main methods used to treat patients with cancer and can be delivered by a machine outside the body, or by placing radioactive material inside patients' bodies, near cancer cells.

To be successful in this role, you must work closely with patients and provide support to them throughout the process by determining their needs, answering questions, and providing the best medical care possible.

REPORTS TO: Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics Director

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, in consultation with the oncology team.
  • Explaining the process to patients and answering any questions.
  • Administering radiation therapies as per patient treatment plans.
  • Understand and operate various imaging and treatment equipment.
  • Using medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.
  • Help ensure proper positioning of patients for treatment using masks, braces, and other equipment.
  • Assessing patients’ reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
  • Monitoring the progress of patients and suggesting amendments to treatment plans, when necessary.
  • Providing ongoing support to patients and their families.
  • Performing quality assurance tests on simulation and treatment machines to ensure they are in working order.
  • Ensure that safety protocols are followed for patients, family, and staff.
  • Coordinate and schedule patient visits to follow treatment plan.
  • Monitor patient's emotional and physical tolerance of treatment.

Requirements:

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Attention to detail and ability to master and troubleshoot technical machinery.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism while working with sick patients, to be compassionate and understanding with anxious patients and family.
  • Ability to set priorities and act upon those priorities to meet deadlines required.
  • Ability to plan and develop new processes and practices required.
  • Ability to react to emergent situations with professionalism and tact.
  • Be able to focus on detailed work while working with distressed individuals, coordinating, and scheduling patient assessments and treatments.
  • Individual maintains strong ability to both follow direction and act independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and concise documentation and make recommendations for the resolution of patient complaints.
  • Ability to organize work to accommodate special projects, deadlines, and priorities; ability to be both flexible and adaptable.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when discussing patient matters.
  • Computer skills necessary for e-mail, letter writing, data collection, and reporting.
  • Ability to communicate, works as a team member, and interact effectively with their caregivers, other medical team members, and representatives of county and community agencies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program 
  • Registered or eligible for registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in the Radiation Therapy field.
  • Associate or College degree required. xhmxlyz

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand for long periods of time and be able to help adjust or shift elderly or disabled patients.

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Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work

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