Radiation Therapist - UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre CorkLocation: Radiotherapy Centre CorkJob type: PermanentOverview of role: We are currently recruiting a Radiation Therapist, both Senior and Junior Radiation Therapist applications are invited to apply.
Competitive benefit offered. An attractive relocation package, flexibility, and excellent opportunity to use advanced technologies, research, and education support, offered to successful candidates.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Radiation TherapistReports to: Lead Clinical Specialist and Operations
ManagerMaintains an 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
the written prescription and treatment plan. Provides safety in patient
care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for
treatment administration. Recognises deviation from the prescribed treatment
delivery and reports all deviations to the clinical specialist, lead
therapist, and physicist.Assures the quality of treatment delivery
through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records.Assures the quality and consistency of
treatment portal placement by taking and reviewing electronic portal
images according to departmental procedures. Adjusts treatment fields as
indicated.Explains treatment procedures to patient
and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.Under the direction of a radiation
oncologist, takes localisation radiographs according to planned treatment
delivery. Administration of contrast agents used during treatment
localisation.Assists in the orientation and
supervision of students during clinical rotations. Assists the clinical
specialist and lead therapist in the evaluation of student performance.Assists as needed in all
treatment-related procedures. Assists at other UPMC 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 and side effect
management information and indicates non-compliance to medical and nursing
staff.Performs and documents daily and weekly
QA activity for assigned equipment. Documents findings outside the range
established by the physics department. Notifies clinical specialist and
lead therapist immediately of findings outside the normal range of operations.
Participates in programmes to measure and improve the quality of care
within the department. Assists and attends departmental QA functions.Attends multidisciplinary team meetings
for coordination of patient care.Completes the daily treatment schedule.
Maintains an accurate record of procedures, including billing information
and codes.Maintains a safe, orderly treatment room.Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
is supported.Qualifications & Experience:Completion of a formal radiation therapy
technology program in an Irish, EU, or AMA-approved institution.CORU registration.Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.About
UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.