Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Radiation Therapist in London, Kentucky
Overview
Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky. Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010. We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services. Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment. Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Radiation therapists deliver radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes. Provide appropriate patient care and safety; apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the administration of prescribed treatment protocols, tumor localization, and dosimetry; and maintain appropriate patient records. Particularly concerned with the principles of radiation protection for the patient, themselves, and others while performing these responsibilities accepts responsibility for administering a prescribed course of radiation therapy, providing the patient care during treatment, and maintaining treatment records. Evaluate and assess treatment delivery components, evaluate and assess the daily physiologic and psychologic responsiveness of the patient, and ensure quality care for patients undergoing radiation therapy. Additional duties may include tumor localization, dosimetry, patient follow-up, and patient education.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow the prescriptions of radiation oncologists to work out a treatment plan that delivers the precise radiation dosage to the localized area.
Localize the treatment volume using simulators and/or CAT scans.
Develop patient treatment plans using the localization data and dedicated planning computers.
Explain procedures to patients.
Position patients on treatment couches.
Identify surface bones and measure and outline with a skin marker the area where the radiation beam is to enter the patient.
Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals.
Contributes to improving clinical patient safety.
Provides on call services as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Required Licensure and Certifications: * Must be registered by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist). * State of Kentucky License required.
- BLS within 30 days of employment.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of all radiation oncology techniques, oncologic pathology, anatomy and physiology, treatment planning procedures and dosimetry. Must have detailed knowledge of all equipment and computers utilized in the department.
Pay Range
$31.92 - $46.29 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.