Radiation Therapist

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

As our Radiation Therapist , you will utilize your expertise by administering radiation treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist.

Every day you will maintain daily records on each patient. Performs simulations and makes custom blocks. Participates in Quality Assurance monitoring and quality control checks on the equipment. Cares for patients of all ages, with a variety of malignant and/or sometimes benign diseases.

To be successful in this role, you must perfectly balance advanced technical precision with deep emotional intelligence. You'll operate complex equipment like linear accelerators and CT scanners to administer life-saving cancer treatments while building long-term, empathetic relationships with patients who see you daily for weeks.

• Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions
• Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions
• Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan
• Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed 
• Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician 
• Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom 
• Informs physician anytime patient experiences distress or side effects related to treatment process
• Records each patients’ treatment in EMR and proper notes for accurate treatment and set-up
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and education opportunities.

Education

• Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Licenses & Certifications

• ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire 
• BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire