PRN Radiation Therapist

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.
• Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.
• Simulate patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.
• Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.
• Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
• Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.
• Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.
• Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.
• Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
• Able to be on call.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.

Qualifications

• ARRT Board eligible or Board certified, preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in science, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• 2-4 years of work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.