Radiation Therapist

About the role

This position performs prescribed planned course of radiation therapy as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols and in accordance with standards of professional radiation therapy practice. Performs needed assessment, care and treatment planning for patient population.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiation therapy treatments by following and verifying referring providers’ orders.
• Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
• Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
• Operates treatment and treatment planning equipment to include simulation in accordance with departmental policy.
• Prepares treatments and administers prescribed doses in accordance with established policies.
• Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
• Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.
• Adheres to radiation safety practices.
• Ensures the safe receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials utilizing ALARA principles.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiation oncology practice.
• Maintains confidentiality of all work information.
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department.
• Independently performs prescribed radiation therapy procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients.

  Requirements

  • Must possess a strong knowledge of clinical care as normally obtained through an Associate degree in radiation oncology or related field.
  • Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment relative to the area of work.
  • Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, and be safety conscious.
  • Previous radiation therapy experience preferred.

  Qualifications

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must possess a strong knowledge of clinical care as normally obtained through an Associate degree in radiation oncology or related field.
  • Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment relative to the area of work.
  • Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, and be safety conscious.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous radiation therapy experience preferred.

  Skills

  Must have certification from ARRT. Must have 3+ years of Radiation Therapy; ability to treat patients and run the Varian Linear Accelerator.

  Benefits

  Commensurate with experience.

  Pay

  $43.77 - $72.95 / hour

  Schedule

  Variated schedule as needed. Shifts M-F. No Holiday or Weekends.