Radiation Therapist

Role

Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department, responsible for delivering precise ionizing radiation treatments to diverse patients in accordance with physician prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation equipment safely, adhering to radiation safety protocols.
• Perform complex technical procedures and accurate patient set-ups.
• Participate in Quality Control monitoring and ensure treatment accuracy.
• Assess patients, provide specialty care, and educate patients and families on treatment side effects and aids.
• Document procedures and patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Follow policies for safety, proper patient positioning, and treatment delivery.
• Simulate new patients and schedule treatments, communicating changes appropriately.
• Maintain safety precautions, including wearing radiation badges and practicing universal precautions.
• Assist with additional tasks, participate in on-call rotations, and mentor students as a clinical instructor.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited program.
• ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy) certification and BLS certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of 2 years radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Proven ability to treat and simulate patients effectively.

Skills

Strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, patient assessment capabilities, safety awareness, and willingness to contribute to team efforts.