Ambulatory Technician Residency Program
Nurses at a large radiation oncology service felt unable to safely delegate radiation oncology ambulatory technician (ROAT) responsibilities due to inconsistent onboarding. This project implemented a standardized ROAT residency program to improve role understanding, scope of practice adherence, and nursing support. Post-intervention, nurses and ROATs reported improved workflow and morale. Nurses and ROATs provided positive and supportive feedback on the program's usefulness. Plans include expanding the program to other cancer center services.
Authors
- J.M. Gorman
- Brandon W. Qualls (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3407-2593)
- Namrta Chahal
- Francine Eichorn
Institutions
- University of Rochester Medical Center (US)
- Global Initiative on Psychiatry (GE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nnd.0000000000001133
- Primary Topic
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00