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Posted: 17-Apr-25
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: Starting at $40.00 per hour
Categories:
Allied Health
Sector:
Private Practice
Salary Details:
Signing bonus and relocation
Preferred Education:
2 Year Degree
Additional Information:
3 openings available.
Internal Number: 4172025
- Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities, as assigned, which may include but not limited to: Checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to treatment area; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, and preparing for treatment
- Performs warm-up and calibration checks of equipment as necessary. Performs linear accelerator, HDR, and CT warm-up procedures. Checks photon beams and all electron beams for consistency. Checks physic components for accuracy of beam alignment. Documents findings outside the range established by physics. Notifies lead radiation therapist/physicist/chief therapist immediately of findings outside the normal range of operations
- Fabricates blocks, molds, bolus material, and immobilization devices as needed
- Accurately delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan. Provides safety and patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration. Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the lead radiation therapist/physicist/chief therapist
- Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records
- Assures the quality and consistency of treatment portal placement by taking portal films, CBCT or KV imaging according to departmental procedures and adjusts treatment fields as indicated
- Under the direction of a radiation oncologist, takes localization radiographs, CBCT or OBI Images according to planned treatment delivery. Assists physician or nurse in the administration of contrast agents used during treatment localization. Performs measurements for use during treatment calculation. Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure. Accurately inputs treatment-related data into the verify-and-record system
- Assists, as needed, in all treatment-related procedures (including but not limited to: HDR, Brachytherapy, CT Simulation, Hyperthermia, and external beam radiation therapy)
- Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures
- Explains procedure to patient, communicates during treatment and procedures, and if an emergency arises during treatment
- Responds effectively to patient concerns
- Assesses patient physical and emotional needs.
- Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members
- Reinforces patient education/side effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff
- Coordinates and completes the daily treatment schedule in an effective manner
- Maintains an accurate record of procedures including billing information and codes
- Maintains a safe, orderly patient care/treatment room
- Prepares room and equipment for patients according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.
- Answers phone calls to the machine when not the treating therapist
- Checks phone messages hourly and return all calls before lunch, midafternoon, and prior to leaving for the day
- Work shifts as assigned
- All therapists will rotate work shifts/locations according to clinical needs
- Performs initial and weekly patient chart checks on all radiation therapy patients
- Performs all duties as assigned by lead radiation therapist(s), chief therapist, and radiation director
- Maintains registration in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of Arizona
- Meets all continuing education standards as they apply to registry eligibility
- Computer experience with EMR knowledge
- Excellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productive, organized, treats leadership with respect, excellent attendance, continuously learning and willing to ask for help
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a detail oriented, fast-paced setting
About Arizona Center for Cancer Care
Arizona Center for Cancer Care is a cancer center without walls, offering the best doctors, best treatments, best technologies, and best research to give patients the best care possible. With offices in Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Anthem, Peoria, Fountain Hills, Wickenburg, Apache Junction, Sun City, Sun City West, Goodyear, and Tempe, Arizona, the multi-specialty practice cares for more than 30,000 patients across the Valley. Arizona Center for Cancer Care specializes in treating many types of cancer, including multiple myeloma, colon, head and neck, breast, skin, and pancreatic, as well as brain cancer, lung cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer. The practice uses the most current treatment options available, including various forms of radiation oncology and medical oncology, and hematology. The center also includes experts in gynecologic oncology and breast surgery and has a newly diagnosed breast cancer clinic. The board-certified radiation oncologists at Arizona Center for Cancer Care use positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging to reveal the presence and severity of cancer and create an effective treatmen...t plan. Dedicated to providing its patients with the most current drugs and therapies available, Arizona Center for Cancer Care participates in multiple clinical trials. Cancer is a disease of survivors, and Arizona Center for Cancer Care is keeping it that way. For comprehensive, high-quality cancer care, call Arizona Center for Cancer Care or schedule an appointment online today. Telemedicine appointments are available.
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission:
Care for our patients. Care for each other.
Vision Statement:
Best in care through Innovation, Integrity, and Compassion
Values:
• Compassion: We treat every patient and colleague with kindness and empathy.
• Integrity: We act honestly, even when no one is watching.
• Collaboration: We work together to achieve excellence and reach our goals.
• Supportive: We lift each other up, creating a community where everyone can thrive.
• Innovation: We stay ahead: embrace learning, ideas, and technology to offer the latest treatments to our patients
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