Radiation Therapist
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: New Haven
Posted on: June 24, 2025
|
|
|
Job Description:
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of
the Chief Radiation Therapist, a staff Radiation Therapist 2 will
perform high quality and technical Radiation Therapy related duties
that support comprehensive patient care. These duties include
direct and indirect patient care, assisting in special procedures,
and participation in the clinical supervision of Radiation Therapy
students. Demonstrates outstanding customer service and the key
behaviors Standards of Professional Behavior that are outlined in
the Hospitals Core Success Factors in all interactions. All duties
must be performed according to departmental and organizational
policies and procedures. To meet the staffing needs of the
department, as necessary, Radiation Therapist staff may be assigned
to any of the YNHH Radiation Oncology locations.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Clinical Process 1.1.
The Radiation Therapist utilizes the process of assessment,
planning, intervention, and evaluation while caring for our
patients, maintaining confidentiality and dignity. 1.2. The
Radiation Therapist provides safe, effective evidence-based care
tailored to the individual needs of the patient and family. As a
core member of the RT delivery team, the Radiation Therapist
verbally reinforces the Radiation Oncologists advice to patients
regarding reactions to treatment and their care. 1.3. Adhere to
radiation safety procedure protocol. Perform Time Outs at key
points of the Radiation Therapy Treatment procedure to ensure that
the correct site and treatment is performed on the correct patient
using the correct equipment, technique, and daily dose. 1.4.
Demonstrates the ability to navigate the hospital electronic
medical record and department record and verify system for the
purpose of verifying patients/treatment plan parameters, scheduling
patient appointments, and assigning appropriate billing codes. 1.5.
Participates in the orientation and onboarding of new Radiation
Therapists. Provides ongoing training of clinical techniques, new
procedures, and can orient new staff to departmental polies and
procedures. 1.6. Performs all technical duties according to
department policy and procedure. 1.7. Provides technical support
where needed as required for patient care. Provides coverage where
needed when a change in schedule is indicated. 1.8. Identifies,
prepares, and/or administers medications (O2 and contrast) as
prescribed by a licensed practitioner. 1.9. Employees are required
to be available for emergencies and weekend calls, as required and
scheduled for patient care. 1.10. Detects and immediately reports
equipment malfunction to the Lead or Chief Therapist, Chief Medical
Physicist, and Engineer. 1.11. Operates all therapeutic equipment
according to manufacturer's standards and departmental policy.
1.12. Maintains a quiet and clutter-free work area. 1.13. Other
duties as assigned. 1.14. Resolves difficult set-ups and instructs
staff members and students in this area. 1.15. Manages the triage
of emergent cases, coordinates all on call activities with the
on-call therapist and negotiates scheduling of patients with other
care team members. 2. Clinical Expertise / Problem Solving 2.1.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and adaptable in managing
diverse clinical situations. 2.2. Maintains continuing education
requirements. Maintains Connecticut licensure and professional
status as a member of the ARRT, as documented in employee records.
2.3. Assumes responsibility for continued learning and skill
development by discussing with the Chief RTT/Regional Manager,
setting appropriate goals, and following through to meet those
goals. 2.4. Acts as a clinical resource for colleagues, patients,
and families. 2.5. Identifies areas of performance improvement and
recommends appropriate policy/procedural changes on conjunction
with the Chief Therapist as directed. 2.6. Organizes and prepares
for daily activity with the Lead in assigned area, ensuring the
smooth and efficient operation of the department. 2.7. Must strive
for continuous improvement and standardization of techniques. 2.8.
Delivers excellence in patient care through compliance with all
patient safety and regulatory initiatives. 2.9. Shares the
responsibility with the Lead and Chief Therapist for treatment
/chart quality assurance activities including initial chart checks,
and chart rounds. 2.10. The ability to troubleshoot routine
problems encountered during simulation, treatment, or any part of
the patient care process. 3. Clinical Instruction 3.1. Actively
participates in the training of students in the School of Radiation
Therapy, working with the Program Director to teach and review
students appropriately. 3.2. Treats students with respect and
dignity to ensure professionalism. 3.3. Actively participates in
the Student Liaison Group Meetings. 3.3. Assumes responsibility for
students in the treatment room, actively teaching clinical
techniques. 3.4. Conducts student clinical rotation evaluations,
observed by clinical supervisor and/or Program Director. 3.5.
Practice Development / Positive Impact 3.6. Role models Standards
of Professional Behavior. while promoting a positive and inclusive
work environment. 3.7. Consistently demonstrates positive impact on
clinical practice. 4. Administrative Tasks 4.1. Collaborate with L3
RTT and Chief Radiation Therapist to assist in the development,
revision, and implementation of policies and procedures pertinent
to treatment, simulation, new programs and personnel. 4.2.
Participates as needed in the departmental committees as requested
by the Chief Therapist. 4.3. Collaborate with Lead RTT and Chief
Radiation Therapist in developing, collecting data and presenting
new initiatives pertinent to the departmental treatment and
simulation activities. 4.4. As directed by Lead RTT and/or Chief
Therapist, demonstrates the ability to work with other departmental
teams, including, but not limited to physicians, nurses, physics,
to efficiently problem solve and implement solutions around
treatment planning/delivery. 4.5. As directed by Lead and/or Chief
Therapist, demonstrates the ability to work directly with patients
and their caregivers as needed to effectively problem solve and
implement solutions around patient satisfaction, patient safety and
patient relations. 4.6. Collaborates with Lead RTT to provide
feedback on staff for annual technical competencies. 4.7. Assists
with the recruitment and interview process of potential new staff
candidates by providing feedback. 4.8. Collaborates with Lead RTT
and/or Chief Therapist to ensure appropriate staffing at designated
work area and provides direct coverage when necessary. 4.9. Direct
coverage may be necessary on weekends and holidays in certain
circumstances. 4.10. Able to provide staff support when Lead RTT
and Chief Therapist are absent and directs necessary matters to the
covering Chief Therapists (other sites) or Radiation Oncology
Regional Manager when needed. 4.11. Assists the lead RTT in
creating monthly, weekend, and On-call Schedules when required by
Chief Therapist. 4.12. Communicates and coordinates daily treatment
and simulation/CT operations with the team in daily huddle.
Qualifications EDUCATION Graduation from an approved school of
Radiation Therapy Technology; A.R.R.T. registration and CT
Licensure required. EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years radiation therapy
experience. Minimum of one to three years within the YNHHS
Radiation Oncology department. LICENSURE CT Licensure Required,
ARRT Certification, BLS Certification preferred (3 months within
hire) SPECIAL SKILLS Requires clear communication and active
listening skills. Demonstrates problem -solving skills and promotes
collaborative, team-based decisions. Careful attention to safety
procedures. Ability to communicate and relate well with patients
who are under physical and emotional stress. PHYSICAL DEMAND *
Intense concentration, attention to detail with computers and
devices that are used within the Radiation Oncology Department.
Must have the ability to hear and observe all the surroundings of
the department and have manual dexterity. Working on equipment with
lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy objects. Standing and walking
most of the day, assisting in lifting patients with physical
limitations, as well as exposure to patient with mental and
emotional issues. * Must have the ability to lift up to 50lbs. *
Must have a steady gait in order to be able to assist patient
mobility. * Must be prepared to work overtime, holidays and
weekends, as needed. * Must be prepared to work and excel in a
stressful, complex, and demanding team environment with varying
workload, necessitating varying working hours. * Works with
ionizing radiation, radioactive isotopes, MR, computers, cancer
patients, both adults and children, and their families. * Exposure
to human waste and disease. * Physical demands include but not
limited to: * Lifting and repositioning patients, using mechanical
assistive devices. * Lifting and positioning immobilization devices
and beam modifying devices. * Continuous standing. * Subject to
frequent stressful situations. YNHHS Requisition ID 141242
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, Pawtucket , Radiation Therapist, Healthcare , New Haven, Rhode Island
