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Social worker/LPC (Pool 2)

Stamford Hospital

Social worker/LPC (Pool 2)

Stamford, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    STAMFORD HEALTH IS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF OUR EMPLOYEES. TO THAT END, IF YOU ARE INVITED TO INTERVIEW IN ONE OF OUR OFFICES/CAMPUSES, AND YOU OR A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY AND/OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER IS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS (I.E. FEVER, COUGHING OR OTHER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS) AND HAVE TRAVELED OUTSIDE THE U.S. IN THE PAST 14 DAYS, OR YOU SIMPLY DON’T FEEL WELL, PLEASE INFORM THE HR REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY SO WE MAY SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW FOR A LATER DATE.

     

    FOR ON-SITE INTERVIEWS, CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO WEAR FACE MASK AS STAMFORD HEALTH HAS A UNIVERSAL MASKING POLICY.

     

    STAMFORD HEALTH IS LOOKING FOR A RADIATION THERAPIST. THIS IS A PER DIEM POSITION LOCATED AT THE MAIN HOSPITAL. THIS POSITION WILL BE MONDAY -FRIDAY.

     

    Administers daily radiation treatments in a thorough, timely, respectful manner. Keeps the lines of communication open with co-workers, physicians, patients, their relatives, and volunteers.  Is watchful of patient's physical, emotional, and mental state.  Seeks assistance when necessary regarding any and all three states.  Conducts themselves in a professional manner and has the ability to handle all tasks involved with patient treatments.

     

     

     

     

     

    Required Skills

    1. Administers daily radiation treatments.

    2. Performs simulations.

    3. Constructs custom made blocks.

    4. Perform computer and hand dose calculations.

    5.Knows how to troubleshoot equipment problems.

    1. Serves as a link between patients, coworkers, physicians, families, and other departments.  Checks patient's identification  and questions the patient to obtain a patient history or pre-existing conditions.

    2. Always questions female patients regarding pregnancy.  Documents all relevant information.

    3. Handles billing of daily treatments.

    4. Must have good interpersonal skills.

    5. Maintains appropriate licenser, registration and continuing education requirements.

    6. Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.

    7. Instructs and counsels patients and families concerning health care matters such as use of diet instruction, pre and post procedure/treatment instructions.

    8. Facilitates communication and fosters teamwork.

    9. Ensures patient care meets appropriate standards.

    10. Ensures and promotes smooth coordination of care by communicating with multiple parties.

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    1. Administers daily radiation treatments.

    2. Performs simulations.

    3. Constructs custom made blocks.

    4. Perform computer and hand dose calculations.

    5.Knows how to troubleshoot equipment problems.

    1. Serves as a link between patients, coworkers, physicians, families, and other departments.  Checks patient's identification  and questions the patient to obtain a patient history or pre-existing conditions.

    2. Always questions female patients regarding pregnancy.  Documents all relevant information.

    3. Handles billing of daily treatments.

    4. Must have good interpersonal skills.

    5. Maintains appropriate licenser, registration and continuing education requirements.

    6. Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.

    7. Instructs and counsels patients and families concerning health care matters such as use of diet instruction, pre and post procedure/treatment instructions.

    8. Facilitates communication and fosters teamwork.

    9. Ensures patient care meets appropriate standards.

    10. Ensures and promotes smooth coordination of care by communicating with multiple parties.

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care