Senior Radiation Therapist - Bons Secours Radiotherapy, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre Cork
Location: Radiotherapy Centre Cork
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
UPMC are currently recruiting a Senior Radiation Therapist for the Bon Secours Radiotherapy Department in partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre in Cork.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintains
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 written prescription and treatment
plan. Provides safety in patient
care through the consistent practice of Departmental Procedures for
treatment administration.
Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports
all deviations to the Clinical Specialist/Lead Clinical Specialist.
* 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 localization radiographs
according to planned treatment delivery.
* Assists physician or nurse in the administration of contrast agents
used during treatment localization.
Performs measurements for use during treatment calculation. Collects and documents data acquired
during the simulation procedure.
Accurately inputs treatment-related data into the verify-and-record
system.
* Assists
in the orientation and supervision of students during clinical rotations.
Assists the Clinical Specialist/ Lead Clinical Specialist in 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/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 Clinical Specialist Lead/Clinical
Specialist immediately of findings outside the normal range of operations.
Participates in programs 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.
* Provides
on-call coverage for the treatment of patients in emergency situations.
* Helps
the Lead CS and Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of
treatment units and CT unit, ensuring the daily list is run as smoothly as
possible.
* Helps train and supervise
junior RT staff.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Completion of a formal radiation therapy
technology program in an Irish/EU/AMA-approved institution.
* CORU Registration
* Must have at least 2 years relevant and
appropriate post graduate Radiotherapy Experience.
* Promotion to senior level
will be based on merit and may occur at any regular annual review session once
adequate experience level has been reached.
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
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical
centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through
clinical and technological innovation, research and education.
UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across
continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated
network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and
Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty
services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to
more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided 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 in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across
UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and
Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's
Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.