<p>Overview</p> <p>Staff Radiation Therapist</p> <p>Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift</p> <p>Parkwest Overview:</p> <p>Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area's largest employer.</p> <p>Parkwest is Covenant Health's and West Knoxville's premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.</p> <p>In addition to providing the area's leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Top 10" hospitals in Tennessee.</p> <p>Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!</p> <p>Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It's a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>Under the direct and indirect supervision of the Lead Therapist, the Medical Physicist, and the Radiation Oncologist, administers therapeutic radiation to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. To enhance departmental operations through positive relations with patients, patients family members and visitors, physician support and staff interaction. Use independent judgment to maintain continuity of patient care of the highest standards, in an efficient, caring manner.</p> <p>Recruiter: Sarah Grey || sgrey1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5271</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Position patients (utilizing treatment devices when prescribed) for treatment with accuracy according to prescription. </li><li>Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards. </li><li>Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation. </li><li>Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices. </li><li>Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and patient identification. </li><li>Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care. </li><li>Enter patient data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage. </li><li>Observe and reassure patients during and after treatment and report unusual reactions to physician. </li><li>Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others. </li><li>Maintain accurate records, (in patient's chart and electronically), including such information as radiation dosages, elapsed days, equipment settings, appropriate charge capture, and patients' reactions. </li><li>Ability to work independently, utilizing self direction to prioritize the workload and carry out the tasks with flexibility for volume variances. </li><li>Maintain treatment schedules, gives proper notification to patients of treatment times and notifies patients of any scheduling delays. </li><li>Troubleshoot problems with equipment, patient medical conditions and patient satisfaction situations. </li><li>Train and supervise student or newly hired radiation therapists. </li><li>Follow infection control and universal precaution guidelines. </li><li>Communicate effectively in writing and speaking to convey information effectively. </li><li>Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned or requested. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Education:</p> <p>None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.</p> <p>Minimum Experience:</p> <p>Entry Level</p> <p>Licensure Requirement:</p> <p>Must have and maintain ARRT (T) within six (6) months post graduate program. CPR required.</p>