In Ch. 6 and 9, we learned about position descriptions and performance evaluation/metrics that go along with the position. This assignment will give you the chance to put these into practice. At the end of the assignment, you should be able to demonstrate the connection between the position description and performance evaluation. The assignment has 4 parts.
Job Duties
Doesn’t meet
expectations
Fails to grasp
Operates radiation
concepts relating
therapy
equipment/computer to operation of
safe use of
software
(record/verify system radiation
producing
to include
equipment
appropriate charge
included software
capture) and CT
and hardware
simulator proficiently components
Meets
expectations
Understands
operation of safe
use of radiation
producing
equipment
included software
and hardware
components
Exceeds
expectations
Develops new
operation
standards for use
of radiation
equipment. Sets
example for
others to follow
and leads training
in new software.
Monitors and
documents patient’s
condition and reports
any adverse
reactions
Routinely fails to
report patient
reactions to
physician or
nursing staff
Routinely reports
patient reactions
to physician or
nursing staff.
Documents
findings routinely
Routinely reports
patient reactions
to physician or
nursing staff.
Education staff on
best practices for
documentation.
Assesses and
educates patients
according to specific
department
protocols
Routinely fails to
educate patients
properly in
regards to
radiation
treatments. Gives
inaccurate
information when
asked.
Routinely fails to
observe radiation
safety practices or
injection control
practices.
Routinely
educates patients
in a proper
manner in regards
to radiation
treatments.
Routinely leads
department in
educate practices
in regards to
patient care.
Routinely meets
all standards in
regards to
infection
prevention and
radiation safety.
Implements new,
more efficient
means for
radiation safety or
infection control.
Routinely skips
duties related to
QA/QC and other
physics
procedures.
Routinely assists
physics staff with
QA/QC
procedures.
Always assists
physics staff with
QA/QC
procedures.
Demonstrates
positioning, radiation
safety, infection
control and quality
assurance techniques
appropriately
Checks and adjusts
necessary
equipment, including
linear accelerator
TriHealth
Job Duties
Provides care to
cancer patients by
administering
radiation treatments
which includes
precise set-up,
operation of
equipment, dose
calculations, chart
and film file
maintenance
Assists in HDR and
LDR Brachytherapy
procedures and
perform CT
simulations
Has the knowledge
to construct
immobilization
devices and custom
blocks for treatment
and is
knowledgeable in
radiation safety and
performs other
duties as required
Has appropriate
knowledge of
computers to enter
charges, schedule
patients for
treatments and
transportation, and
to retrieve patient
medical and
demographic
information
Source:
https://careers.trihealth.com/job/Cin
cinnati-Registered-RadiationTherapist-Full-Time%2C-Days-OH45011/812111000/
Radiation Therapist Job Postings
Cleveland Clinic
Job Duties
Determines and
delivers appropriate
patient treatment plan
in collaboration with
physician and
dosimetrist
Monitors and
documents patient’s
condition and reports
any adverse reactions
Assesses and educates
patients according to
specific department
protocols
Positions patients and
selects
anatomic/technical
parameters accurately
Checks and adjusts
necessary equipment,
including linear
accelerator
Other duties as
assigned
Source:
https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org
/job/-/-/27575/18474141712
Norton Healthcare
Job Duties
Operates radiation therapy
equipment/computer
software (record/verify
system to include appropriate
charge capture) and CT
simulator proficiently.
Demonstrates positioning,
radiation safety, infection
control and quality assurance
techniques appropriately
Provides explanations of
treatment and technique
through explicit
communication
Demonstrates ability to
interpret/follow prescription,
treatment plans and verify
accuracy of calculation
Provide assistance to all
patients, families, peers and
physicians
Source: indeed.com/viewjob?
jk=cfc82f17b6c7cbc1&tk=1flje379nu3a5800&from=s
erp&vjs=3
Job Duties
Doesn’t meet
expectations
Fails to grasp
Operates radiation
concepts relating
therapy
equipment/computer to operation of
safe use of
software
(record/verify system radiation
producing
to include
equipment
appropriate charge
included software
capture) and CT
and hardware
simulator proficiently components
Meets
expectations
Understands
operation of safe
use of radiation
producing
equipment
included software
and hardware
components
Exceeds
expectations
Develops new
operation
standards for use
of radiation
equipment. Sets
example for
others to follow
and leads training
in new software.
Monitors and
documents patient’s
condition and reports
any adverse
reactions
Routinely fails to
report patient
reactions to
physician or
nursing staff
Routinely reports
patient reactions
to physician or
nursing staff.
Documents
findings routinely
Routinely reports
patient reactions
to physician or
nursing staff.
Education staff on
best practices for
documentation.
Assesses and
educates patients
according to specific
department
protocols
Routinely fails to
educate patients
properly in
regards to
radiation
treatments. Gives
inaccurate
information when
asked.
Routinely fails to
observe radiation
safety practices or
injection control
practices.
Routinely
educates patients
in a proper
manner in regards
to radiation
treatments.
Routinely leads
department in
educate practices
in regards to
patient care.
Routinely meets
all standards in
regards to
infection
prevention and
radiation safety.
Implements new,
more efficient
means for
radiation safety or
infection control.
Routinely skips
duties related to
QA/QC and other
physics
procedures.
Routinely assists
physics staff with
QA/QC
procedures.
Always assists
physics staff with
QA/QC
procedures.
Demonstrates
positioning, radiation
safety, infection
control and quality
assurance techniques
appropriately
Checks and adjusts
necessary
equipment, including
linear accelerator
Radiation Therapist – Ficitious Cancer Center
Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Unit: Radiation Medicine
Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Radiation Oncology
Salary Range: 35-60/hr
Basic Function: Provides therapeutic patient care services. Delivers ionizing radiation
treatments using a linear accelerator as prescribed by a physician.
Scope: Works in a hospital setting delivering ionizing radiation as directed by a physician.
Performs job functions within radiation therapist scope of practice defined by ARRT.
Summary of Duties
Operates radiation therapy equipment/computer software (record/verify system to
include appropriate charge capture) and CT simulator proficiently
Monitors and documents patient’s condition and reports any adverse reactions
Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols
Demonstrates positioning, radiation safety, infection control and quality assurance
techniques appropriately
Checks and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator
Constructs custom immobilization devices and complex blocks for treatment planning
Other duties as assigned
Supervision Duties: This position has no supervision duties
Training and Education
Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry
eligible
Board Certified Registered Radiation Therapist (R) with current state licensure as well as
be certified in Radiation Therapy T(ARRT) through the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists required
BLS Healthcare Provider
Experience
1-3 years of experience required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
Ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
Ability to push/pull over 100 lbs.
Requires Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
Working Conditions
Hospital setting with exposure to patients, both inpatient and outptaint
Potential exposure to bodily fluids
Potential exposure to hazardous materials including: Ionizing radiation, Cerrobend, and
other heavy metals.