Job Summary

Participates in training activities to become proficient in the CT Simulation Technologists duties and responsibilities. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in assigned clinical area.

Job Duties

• Simulates new patients with the aid of the physician.
• Takes simulation set up photograph and tattoos approved isocenter.
• Records all information needed for reliable reproduction on CT simulation set up sheet in our patient management information system.
• Reviews the physician simulation orders.
• Explains procedures and answers patient questions.
• Schedules treatments.
• Prepares patient contours using generally established methods including CT scans or MR images.
• With radiation oncologist, locates on the patient contour any points of significance and, within the contour, all significant tumor and organ outlines.
• Outlines critical structures, normal structures and possible tumor volumes on the treatment planning workstation under the direction of the oncologist and dosimetrist.
• Utilizes diagnostic studies such as Cat Scans, PET and CT scans and MRI's for the purpose of location of tumor volume and or sensitive organs.
• Records all treatment plan data with respect to all parameters for all fields on the appropriate form in our patient management information system.
• Submits billing for simulation services in a timely manner and insures proper documentation is complete.
• Performs equipment warm-up procedures for CAT scanner machines and accessories.
• Informs proper personnel of equipment malfunctions.
• Performs quality control tests of CAT Scanner.
• Immediately notifies Chief Radiation Therapist or senior physicist of irregularities.
• Performs venous access on patients by request of nursing staff for administration of IV contrast.
• Utilizes PACS to transfer diagnostic data from diagnostic CT scans, MRI, and PET and CT scans to treatment planning system.
• Performs fusion or registration of diagnostic radiology exams to simulation CT images to enhance visualization of the treatment volume and critical structures.
• Assist the radiation oncologist, physicist and neurosurgeon in scanning, fusion, and contouring on treatment planning system.
• Acts as Radiation Oncology liaison.
• Provides support to physicians as requested.
• Refers problems to the Operations Manager and or Chief Radiation Therapist, when necessary.
• Meets Radiation Safety requirements and policies with daily patient treatments and activities.
• Attends Radiation Oncology chart rounds and new patient rounds as assigned.
• Accomplishes beam modifying devices.
• Cuts and constructs shielding blocks.
• Utilizes other treatment devices.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

This is a per diem/flex opportunity.

Current Geisinger employees can add this position as a b-code/additional job.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified CT Technician - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.