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Geisinger · 3 months ago

Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Geisinger is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered. The role involves delivering radiation therapy and providing care for patients in the assigned clinical area.

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Responsibilities

Explains procedures and answers patient questions. Schedules treatments in oncology information management system and gives a copy of the schedule to the patient

Positions patient for treatment reproducing simulation setup, obtains required imaging and accurately delivers treatment. Maintains accessory medical equipment such as IVs and oxygen

Observes and questions patient concerning nutrition status, side effects, and emotional health. Notifies physician of significant patient problems. Resolves questions concerning patient's prescription with physician

Reviews the treatment record in oncology information management system for completeness and accuracy daily. Completes charts and submits appropriate billing

Completes necessary quality assurance checklists in oncology information management system. Performs equipment warm-up procedures

Maintains treatment machines and accessories. Informs proper personnel of equipment malfunctions. Performs quality control tests of equipment

Meets Radiation Safety requirements and policies with daily patient treatments and activities

While on call: simulates new patients with the aid of the physician. Determines optimum fields to cover with proper information. Takes treatment field photograph and tattoos approved field. Records all information needed for reliable reproduction. Enters necessary information into oncology information management system for patient simulation. Interprets appropriate tables to determine dosage for emergency on call cases. Calculates number of monitor units or exposure time for each treatment session to achieve prescribed dose for emergency patients

Qualification

Licensed Radiation TherapistHealth Information SystemsMedical DevicesHealthcare Regulatory EnvironmentCommunication

Required

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Licensed Radiation Therapist within 3 years of hire - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Communication

Healthcare Regulatory Environment

Health Information Systems (HIS)

Medical Devices And Tools

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915