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General Summary of Position MedStar Health is looking for a Radiation Therapy Assistant to join our team! The Radiation Therapy Assistant will assist the radiation therapists and administrative staff by prioritizing daily activities with emphasis on accessory equipment fabrication, technical/clerical services, and patient care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move! Cuts, fabricates, and mounts Cerrobend blocks, and electron cutouts used during patients' treatment. Verifies the appropriate orientation of the film, and the physician's initials before cutting the blocks. Ascertains whether wedges are to be used before mounting blocks. Performs periodic quality assurance procedures and cutting wire repair on the Huestis block cutter. Assists in creating custom made immobilization devices. Under the direct supervision of the Radiation Therapists, assists the radiation therapists with the treatment of patients. Includes but not limited to; reads the treatment charts, greets the patients, assists the patient onto the table, sets the treatment parameters including field size, SSD, etc., gets the necessary treatment devices, and adheres to universal precaution guidelines. Assists the Nurse and Radiation Oncologists with patient care by performing such activities as escorting patients to examination room, preparing patients for examinations, weighing patients, and distributing lab slips. Physically escorts patients by wheelchair within the department and outside of the department when needed. Must be able to move or assist patients independently from wheelchairs or stretchers to and from treatment table. Must be able to operate oxygen tanks. Communicates with physicians, patients, and their families by directing their inquiries to the appropriate staff member. Confirms daily treatment appointment times with patient's family, American Cancer Society, and social workers for transportation arrangements. Arranges current port films and simulation films on the Panaramascope for chart rounds. Develops, labels and files port films and simulation films of current patients. Duplicates, files, and obtains radiation medicine film jackets of completed patients. Maintains treatment charts and Radiation Medicine film jackets in alphabetical order. Organizes completed radiation medicine film jackets in numerical order in facility film storage library. Assists administrative staff with front office responsibilities. Including answering the phones, filing charts and documents, taking messages, greeting patients, copying documents, creating charts, verifying patient insurance status. Maintains diagnostic radiology film log. Returns diagnostic films to the appropriate radiologic facility. Completes patient request for returning diagnostic films
Primary Duties:
Request and restock supplies for work area and stores them in a safe and clean work environment while adhering to OSHA regulations. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Some medical training preferred.
BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.