Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist
UPMC
- Cork
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients of all age ranges, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers 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. Recognises deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Physics team.
- Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records.
- Assures the quality and consistency of treatment by acquiring, interpreting, and evaluating electronic images and implementing any required changes according to department procedures
- Explains treatment procedures to patient and or family.
- Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.
- At the request of a radiation oncologist, performs CT simulation clinical mark ups after identifying and performing the optimal and most appropriate immobilisation procedure for the specific patient. Responsible for the administration of oral contrast and IV contrast (with additional competencies) agents requested by Radiation Oncologist for simulation procedures, Performs measurements for use during treatment calculation. Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure and accurately inputs this data into-ARIA.
- Assists in the orientation and supervision of students during clinical rotations, Assists the appointed Student Liaison Radiation Therapists in evaluation of student performance.
- Assists as needed in all treatment-related procedures. Assists at other UPMC Ireland 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 communicate this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient education/side effect management information and indicates noncompliance to medical nursing staff.
- Performs and documents daily and weekly QA activity for assigned equipment. Documents findings outside the range established by Physics. Notifies the physics team 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 meetings.
- Attends multidisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care.
- Complete 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.
- Oversees the day to day running of treatment units and CT unit. Ensures the smooth running of the daily list and adequate skills grade mix cover of radiation therapists working on the unit.
- Work alongside more junior members of staff, make decisions and take responsibility for those decisions made relating to treatment of individual patients.
- Trains and supervises more junior radiotherapy staff and ensures competencies in the different areas are complete.
- Is involved in the individual performance review process and contributes to the implementation staff development.
- Assists the clinical specialist in developing and implementing such change.
- Maintains familiarity with the administrative tasks associated with the running of the department such as billing and scheduling procedures and generation of statistical reports, providing cover for these tasks as necessary.
- Be responsible for your own continuous professional development in line with the state registration guidelines of CORU.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies /behaviours.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Lives the UPMC values.
- Completion of a qualification in Radiation Therapy recognised by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU
- Maintain annual registration with CORU
- Candidate must have at least six years appropriate post qualification experience, subject to merit
- 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.