UNM Medical Group, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelUNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Radiation Therapist to join their UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role involves providing radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to safety standards and patient care protocols.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Administers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist
Follows the radiations safety principle of as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) for the patients, self, and others
Verifies the treatment plan is consistent with the prescription and can be accurately implemented in the treatment room. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification, ensuring accurate treatments
Educate patients of potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects, that includes maintaining patient markings during treatment, explanation and instruction regarding radiation therapy procedures, education on skin care and nutrition
Reinforces recommendations given to patient by the physician, dietitian, or other care provider, concerning reaction to treatment and care of the irradiated area, and prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as, but not limited to, evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, etc
Schedules patients for treatments; interfaces with physicist at initiation of treatment; consults with supportive care physicians, nurses, and social workers
Prepares room and equipment for patient; transfers immobilized patient from stretcher to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, IVs, oxygen, respirator, chest tubes, and other life support; positions patient in prescribed anatomical positions for treatment
Performs simulations as prescribed by a radiation oncologist
Fabricates individualized immobilization devices (molds, blocks, compensators, and other beam-modifying devices)
Utilizes imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist (e.g., weekly ports, CBCT, kV and MV imaging, and IGRT). Applies corrections or changes to therapy as directed by physician
Ensures that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and in excellent working order
Performs daily warm-up procedures prior to each patient treatment and maintains documentation of quality assurance activities, procedures, and results in accordance with established guidelines
Checks equipment for malfunctions/abnormal quality assurance readings and report any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel (chief radiation therapist or administrator, medical physicist, field service engineer)
Supervises or participates in the training and education of a variety of students
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
State of New Mexico Licensed Radiation Therapist
American Registry of Radiologic Technology License
CPR Certified
Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire
Benefits
Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, license and certification reimbursement program for eligible employees, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.
Company
UNM Medical Group, Inc.
UNM Medical Group, Inc. is a leading healthcare provider in the state of New Mexico.
Founded in 2007
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jared Udall
Chief Financial Officer
Jill C. Klar
Chief Operating Officer
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