PRN Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Your job is more than a job. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments. Participates in the simulation and treatment of complex treatment fields to achieve optimal treatment plans. Responsible for providing various other radiation therapy procedures.

Daily General Duties

• Administers proper and responsible radiation to patients for radiation therapy.
• Monitors the patient’s condition regularly while under treatment to look for abnormalities.
• Assists the radiation oncologist in the localization of tumors.
• Performs all simulations and treatment as ordered.
• Performs simple dose calculations on patients as requested by the radiation oncologist.
• Records all treatments on the patient chart as administered.
• Performs daily warm‑up on equipment, documents and notifies the physicist of any equipment out of tolerance and deemed faulty.
• Verifies proper stock of equipment and supplies in treatment rooms to avoid treatment delays.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas.
• Completes and accurately documents safety inspection of equipment and room according to procedure as assigned and notifies the appropriate person of any variance.

Education & Qualifications

• Education: Radiation Therapy Certified
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider – American Heart Association
  • Radiation Therapy – R.T.(T)(ARRT) – American Registry of Radiation Therapy
  • Radiation Therapy – LSRTBE – Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
• Skills & Abilities: Experience on CT, Linear accelerator

Functional Demands

• Physical exertion: up to 50 pounds occasionally; frequent light lifting, frequent walking, occasional stairs.
• Standing: 36‑66% of day
• Sitting: 0‑35% of day
• Other: bending, twisting, reaching, pinching, fine motor activities, keyboard use.

Reporting Relationships

This position does not formally supervise employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.