Radiation Therapist

Job Summary

UP TO $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

Essential Functions

• Administers radiation treatments efficiently and accurately as evidenced by department record keeping.
• Ensures that all localization films and portal verification films are reviewed by supervising physician on a routine basis to ensure proper positioning technique.
• Has working knowledge of the EMR and Impac computer system.
• Assists in evaluating forms and routines for these systems.
• Assists patients as necessary, i.e., entering or leaving the facility, entering or leaving the treatment room, dressing or undressing.
• Schedules patient appointment times for radiation treatment and simulation related schedules.
• Coordinates daily schedules.
• Works knowledge of the operational methods and safety standards of all equipment producing ionizing radiation within the department, i.e., Linear Accelerators and Simulator.
• Delivers therapeutic doses to patients using the above-mentioned equipment.
• Relates patient concerns to oncology RN, LPN, or physician as appropriate.
• Serves as a resource for quality care and radiation safety.
• Takes on-call rotation as assigned for Radiation Therapy treatment related duties, chart access, blood irradiation and other assignments as requested by the department supervisor and/or their delegate.
• Uses blocks and other treatment related equipment properly and accurately with proper verification of patients.

Required Additional Requirements

• Graduate of Radiation Therapy Program
• Licensed eligible and completion of ARRT licensure within one year of hire
• Preferred Experience - 1+ years of Radiation Therapist Experience
• Certification - Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force rarely to move objects.
• Exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.