Overview

CHI Health St. Elizabeth founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889 is a full-service 260-bed nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care women’s health burn and wound cardiology oncology emergency medicine orthopedics and neuroscience.

Responsibilities

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

Administers treatment to patient

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 filed by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and education opportunities

As directed by radiation oncologist, constructs immobilization devices, positions and marks patient during simulation

Work with staff in general scheduling, patient charging and order entry

Participates in scheduled chart round conferences and other quality meetings

Qualifications

Education

Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy ProgramLicenses Certifications

ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire

BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire

Knowledge, Skills Abilities

Knowledge of linear accelerators and record and verify systems

Ability to operate radiation therapy equipment

Ability to manage patients

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

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Pay Range

$29.02 - $42.08 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.