Senior Radiation Therapist

• Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients of all ages, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis.
• Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan. Provides safety in patient care through the consistent practice of Departmental Procedures for treatment administration. Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Clinical Specialist/Lead Clinical Specialist.
• 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 and reviewing electronic portal images according to departmental procedures. Adjusts treatment fields as indicated.
• Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.
• Under the direction of a radiation oncologist, takes localization radiographs 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 in the orientation and supervision of students during clinical rotations. Assists the Clinical Specialist/ Lead Clinical Specialist in evaluation of student performance.
• Assists as needed in all treatment-related procedures. Assists at other UPMC locations as needed.
• Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures. Responds effectively to patient concerns. 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.
• Performs and documents daily and weekly QA activity for assigned equipment. Documents findings outside the range established by Physics. Notifies Clinical Specialist Lead/Clinical Specialist immediately of findings outside the normal range of operations. Participates in programs to measure and improve the quality of care within the Department. Assists and attends departmental QA functions
• Attends multidisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care.
• Completes the daily treatment schedule. Maintains an accurate record of procedures, including billing information and codes.
• Maintains a safe, orderly treatment room.
• Provides on-call coverage for the treatment of patients in emergency situations.
• Helps the Lead CS and Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of treatment units and CT unit, ensuring the daily list is run as smoothly as possible.

• Completion of a formal radiation therapy technology program in an Irish/EU/AMA-approved institution.
• CORU Registration
• Must have at least 3 years relevant and appropriate post graduate Radiotherapy Experience.
• Promotion to senior level will be based on merit and may occur at any regular annual review session once adequate experience level has been reached.

• Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
• Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
• Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
• Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
• Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

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