Description:
UC Health is hiring a part-time Radiation Therapist for the first shift in the Barret Cancer Center at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
A radiation therapist is responsible for providing excellent patient care for radiation oncology patients according to physician prescriptions during the process of treatments and procedures.
About the University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
The Barret Cancer Center provides the opportunity to care for a very special patient population. This includes providing the best possible care for our patients, training cancer experts who work throughout the region and being at the forefront of advances and new discoveries.
Unit Details:
Cincinnati’s #1 preferred cancer care.
Utilizes the latest immunology therapies to attack and kill cancer cells.
Offers access to national clinical trials where researchers share their knowledge with clinicians across the U.S., enabling access to the most innovative, advanced treatments.
90 + cancer specialists, including subspecialty and multidisciplinary expertise only available in an academic health system.
Requisition Type: Professional
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care and demonstrates the ability to establish priorities of care based on the patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Delivers, performs, and interprets radiation treatments and set-ups according to physician directives and prescriptions.
• Maintains daily treatment schedule in a customer focused manner which includes performing accurate charge captures for procedures, accurately recording pre-treatment and treatment records, and operates treatment equipment according to established departmental standards and policies.
• Performs treatment simulation, fabrication of treatment devices, body contouring, documentation, and simple computerized dosimetry as needed.
• Takes a pro-active approach to workflow and technical issues while remaining dedicated to continuous learning and commitment to the teaching environment.
• Performs daily quality assurance checks and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Required: Associate's Degree
Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree | Epic Hospital Billing and/or Epic Clarity Data Model (or current Epic equivalent) certification required.
Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience,  Willing to certify, license or graduate within 12 months-ARRT
Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience