Overview

　　CHI Memorial Hosptial - Chattanooga

　　CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

　　CHI Memorial Hospital provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

　　We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

　　Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

　　Adoption Assistance

　　On-site childcare (Downtown campus) with extended hours

　　On-site employee gym (Downtown campus) with extended hours- Discounted fee

　　Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

　　Paid Time Off (PTO)

　　Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

　　Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

　　Wellness Program

　　We invite you to join CHI Memorial Hospital today!

　　Responsibilities

　　Responsible for simulating calculating and delivering radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescribed treatment plan written by the radiation oncologist.

　　Performs treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

　　Assesses the patient treatment report prior to initiation of treatment according to established policy and procedure.

　　Reports changes in patient’s condition or inappropriate response to treatment to patient’s radiation oncologist and department manager.

　　Maintains patient safety from acquired hospital infection control policies and procedures at all time.

　　Completes department documentation requirements to establish policy time frames and format including:

　　a. Documentation of patient treatment in the patient chart.

　　b. Scheduling sheet.

　　c. Maintenance of patient charging system.

　　Performs radiation therapy quality according to departmental procedure and protocola. Positions the patient and the equipment to obtain the best radiation therapy according to prescribed treatment.

　　b. Performs treatment accurately and efficiently maintaining quality during high volume periods.

　　c. Demonstrates ability to prioritize work load as evidenced by completing assignments within specified time and by supervisor observation

　　Uses all radiation therapy equipment according to the department procedures.a. Prepares the treatment room for treatment and as necessary cleans afterwards according to departmental procedure.

　　b. Identifies equipment malfunctions discontinues procedure and reports to manager and/or physicist

　　according to departmental procedure.

　　c. Assures that equipment is properly functioning prior to and during patient use as demonstrated by

　　notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions in the equipment.

　　d. Uses and checks radiation equipment according to established procedure in operating manual.

　　e. Handles major equipment with care and according to procedure.

　　f. Maintains and cleans items on a continual basis; before during and after work day.

　　Assesses the patient’s condition comfort and safety during treatments.a. Observes and reports any changes in patient’s condition during treatment.

　　b. Maintains patency of patient lines (chest tubes catheter IV solutions).

　　c. Assures patient safety through proper use of restraints/support devices according to departmental procedures.

　　d. Assesses patient comfort during treatment and administers appropriate comfort measures.

　　Other duties as assigned by management.Qualifications

　　Certification of degree from an accredited radiation therapy program followed by licensure from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (RTT).

　　Licensure from the American Registry of radiological Technologists.

　　Pay Range

　　$31.92 - $46.29 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.