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Radiology Aide

McLaren Health Care

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Location
Michigan, MI
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ARRT Registration Or EligibilityBLS Certification

Job overview

The Radiology Aide works under the Manager and Medical Director to support radiation treatments and patient care. The role administers prescribed treatments, performs simulations and quality assurance, monitors patients, maintains treatment records and room flow, and explains procedures. It also supports quality improvement, staff training, regulatory compliance, and evaluation of new procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Radiation TherapyRadiologic TechnologyPatient CareQuality AssuranceProblem Solving

Qualifications

Accredited Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Technology ProgramARRT Registration or EligibilityBLS Certification3 Years Radiation Therapist Experience

Full job description

Radiology Aide

Michigan, Lapeer (https://careers.mclaren.org/jobs/39089/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

Service/Support

McLaren Lapeer Region

26011350 Requisition #

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Works under the leadership of the Manager and Medical Director to provide, to patients of all ages, patient care and care support processes of radiation treatments, patient education, comfort/pain management, psychosocial management, wound/skin management and documentation in as safe, timely, accurate and cost effective manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administers daily radiation treatments and perform simulations as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

  • Performs quality assurance testing on linear accelerator to ensure accurate treatments.

  • Reviews patient charts and updates as needed to keep current. Monitors patients and reports changes to others. Reviews and verifies all charges for services rendered.

  • Monitors patient and provides assistance as necessary to facilitate comfort during patient treatments. Documents all treatments, observations and changes in patient status

  • Maintains schedule and treatment room flow to ensure all patients are treated in a timely manner. Prepares room and equipment to meet specific treatment requirements of each patient.

  • Explains procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment.

  • Participates in port film imaging and monitors source to skin distances daily for changes for patient quality assurance purposes.

  • Maintains patient markings so as to enhance treatment reproducibility.

  • Obtains diode reading for each field on each patient for beam quality assurance.

  • Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

  • Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.

  • Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.

  • Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).

  • Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.

  • Orients and/or trains new staff.

  • Problem solving capabilities.

  • Subject matter expert/technical leadership.

  • Work flow/distribution of work.

  • Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Work requires the knowledge acquired through the completion of an accredited radiation therapy and/or completion of an accredited radiologic technology program.

  • Registered or registry-eligible by the ARRT.

  • BLS certification required. Certification must be issued directly by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross

(ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

  • Three years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Full-time

  • Requisition ID: 26011350

  • Daily Work Times: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

  • Hours Per Pay Period: 70

  • On Call: No

  • Weekends: Yes

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