Part-Time Radiation Therapist

About the role

University Cancer & Blood Center (UCBC) is seeking a part-time Radiation Therapist to join their dynamic and compassionate team. The ideal candidate will be someone who values making a positive impact on patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment.
• Patients for treatment with accuracy.
• Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
• Performs machine safety checks, knows safe limits of equipment operations, and reports abnormalities or inconsistencies to proper authority.
• Follows principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others.
• Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan that is customized to the patient's needs.
• Educates, prepares, and reassures patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, reinforcing physician's advice regarding treatment and post-treatment care.
• Observes and reassures patients during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.
• Checks for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea, and hair loss to assess patient's reaction to treatment.
• Documents treatment, dosage, patient reactions, etc. in patient chart.
• Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identification.
• Photographs treated area of patient and processes film.
• Performs CT Simulation on a rotating basis.
• Able to step in and perform duties as needed.

Requirements

• Must have an Associate or Bachelor's (preferred)RTT Board Certification.
• Radiation Therapy 1 year (preferred).
• Must be licensed in the state they are hired to work in and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and be in good standing without past or present disciplinary actions against their registry.
• Ability to be on their feet for long periods and be able to lift and move patients who need assistance.
• Detail oriented.