Radiation Therapist-Sonora-CA-15493-AUTO OFFER - EPIC Exp Required

Radiation Therapist

Job Summary

Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's) (Preferred)


• Master's Degree (Preferred)


• Experience in radiologic technology (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT) (Required)


• ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) (Required)


• Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT) (Required)


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Preferred)


• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.


• Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.


• Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.


• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.


• Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician.


• Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.