Radiation Therapist - Limerick Cancer Centre

Radiation Therapist - Limerick Cancer Centre

Location: Limerick Cancer Centre

Job type: Permanent

Overview

A Radiation Therapist, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, is responsible for the preparation and treatment of patients with a cancer diagnosis or other benign conditions requiring radiotherapy, providing psychosocial support throughout the course of treatment. A Radiation Therapist is responsible for the justification of pre treatment imaging and accurate treatment delivery. S/he must adhere to and implement all radiation safety regulations in their work environment, must assess the quality of their own work on a continuous basis and engage in continuous professional development in line with the state registration guidelines of CORU.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients of all ages, visitors, medical staff and co workers on a consistent basis.
• Delivers radiation treatment according to prescription and treatment plan. Provides safety in patient care through the consistent practice of Departmental Procedures for treatment administration. Recognises deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Clinical Specialist.
• Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records.
• Assures the quality and consistency of treatment by acquiring, interpreting and evaluating electronic images and implementing any required changes according to departmental procedures. Explains treatment procedures to patients and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.
• At the request of a Radiation Oncologist, performs CT simulation/clinical mark ups after identifying and performing the optimal and most appropriate immobilisation procedure for the specific patient. Responsible for the administration of oral contrast and IV contrast (with additional competencies) agents requested by a Radiation Oncologist for simulation procedures. Performs measurements for use during treatment calculation. Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure and accurately inputs this data into ARIA.
• Assists in the orientation and supervision of students during clinical rotations. Assists the appointed Student Liaison Radiation Therapists in evaluation of student performance.
• Assists as needed in all treatment related procedures.
• Assists at other UPMC Ireland locations as needed.
• Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment related procedures. Responds effectively to patient concerns. Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient education/side effect management information and indicates non compliance to medical/nursing staff.
• Performs and documents daily and weekly QA activity for assigned equipment. Documents findings outside the range established by Physics. Notifies the Physics team immediately of findings outside the normal range of operations. Participates in programmes to measure and improve the quality of care within the Department.
• Attends multidisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care.
• Maintains a safe, orderly treatment room.
• Provides on call cover for the treatment of patients in emergency situations.
• Ensures the smooth running of the daily treatment list.
• Assists the Clinical Specialist team in developing and implementing new technology and procedures.
• Be responsible for your own continuous professional development in line with the state registration guidelines of CORU.

Standard Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Lives the UPMC Values.

Qualifications

• Completion of a qualification in Radiation Therapy recognised by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.
• Maintain annual registration with CORU.

Salary

€46,219.67 - €67,695.06 per annum based on a 35 hour week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents; Competitive Pension Plan; company funded Death in Service Benefit; Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66; enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days; flexible working opportunities to support work around external family commitments; opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement; competitive pay and performance related pay.