Radiation Therapist/Senior Radiation Therapist
Role Summary:
* We are currently recruiting a Radiation Therapist and Senior Radiation Therapist to join our team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre Cork.
* The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, research, and education support.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, 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.
* Explains treatment procedures to patients and/or family members.
* Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.
Additional Responsibilities:
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.
* Attends multidisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care.
Qualifications & Experience:
Completion of a formal radiation therapy technology program in an Irish, EU, or AMA-approved institution.
* CORU registration.
About UPMC:
UPMC is a $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
We are inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care through close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences.
Our international operations include hospitals, clinics, and outreach centres across Ireland, providing high-quality healthcare services since 2006.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and offer a total rewards programme that is market competitive, fair, and provides growth opportunities for all colleagues.