Radiation Therapist

Overview

Radiation Therapist

POSITION PURPOSE: Perfor ms therapeutic radiation therapy procedures. Performs other related duties such as patient education, verifying charges, and overseeing and coordination on-site services. In addition, performs special radiographic procedures in accordance with department and system policies and procedures. Work assigned hours as well as taking on-call rotations.

Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree: Radiation Therapy
• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Entry Level

Licenses / Certifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T) registered, as a Radiation Therapist
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Wisconsin state license as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• N/A

Principle Accountabilities and Essential Duties

• Safely performs the planned course of radiotherapy utilizing the linear accelerator and simulator keeping principles of radiation protection i.e. ALARA for patient, self, and others.
• Utilizes imaging technologies for the purpose of simulation, treatment planning, and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Reviews and verifies treatment plans and prescriptions prior to being implemented in the treatment room.
• Maintains accurate records of the patient’s treatment regimen.
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements treatment procedures.
• Participates in treatment documentation and quality assurance monitoring
• Educates patients about therapy procedures and side effects.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities