Radiation Therapist

Job Summary

Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions. Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions. Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan. Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed. Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician. Administers treatment to patient. Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom. Informs physician anytime patient experiences distress or side effects related to treatment process. Records each patient’s treatment in EMR and proper notes for accurate treatment and set-up. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, and education opportunities. As directed by radiation oncologist, constructs immobilization devices, positions and marks patient during simulation. Works with staff in general scheduling, patient charging and order entry. Participates in scheduled chart round conferences and other quality meetings.

Responsibilities

• Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions.
• Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions.
• Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan.
• Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed.
• Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician.
• Administers treatment to patient.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the filed by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and education opportunities.
• Works with staff in general scheduling, patient charging and order entry.
• Participates in scheduled chart round conferences and other quality meetings.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of linear accelerators and record and verify systems.
• Ability to operate radiation therapy equipment.
• Ability to manage patients.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Skills

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!

Pay

$35.53 - $52.85 /hour

Schedule

N/A