Radiation Therapist, Blount, Radiation Therapy, Full-Time, Days

Job Summary

Performs simulations and radiation therapy treatments as directed by the Radiation Oncologist in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsible for interpreting the treatment plan, administering safe and accurate radiation therapy treatments, performing simulations, maintaining accurate setup and treatment records, ensuring proper charge capture/billing documentation, and scheduling with the patient's needs in consideration to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Interprets and delivers prescribed courses of radiation therapy.
• Prepares treatment room and equipment according to the prescription and simulation, verifying parameters.
• Acquires and analyzes radiographic images for precise treatment volume alignment, patient positioning, and image quality.
• Performs both clinical and computed tomography (CT) based simulations to aid in tumor localization as indicated by the radiation oncologist.
• Fabricates immobilization and treatment devices to ensure reproducibility and accurate treatment delivery.
• Prepares and administers contrast agents as prescribed.
• Maintains appropriate simulation and treatment delivery records and data.
• Performs daily charge capture and billing documentation review.
• Monitors and assesses patients during course of treatment for any reactions and/or changes in physical or mental performance. Reports any changes to the appropriate level of care for further assessment.
• Provides patient education and reinforces advice given to the patient by the physician and other care team members regarding skin care, diets, and/or reactions to treatment or care.
• Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained to support simulation and treatment delivery.
• Executes morning quality assurance (QA) procedures and warm-up on both simulation and treatment machines and devices. Report any deviations from accepted tolerances to manager and/or physics.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate degree.
• Experience: No previous experience required. Prior experience in a progressive radiation oncology department preferred.
• Certifications, Registrations, Licenses: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - ARRT (T) License; or Board Eligible (must receive ARRT (T) within one year of hire).
• South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) License (for team members performing work in South Carolina only).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgement in the application and delivery of ionizing radiation.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities, volumes, work environments, and schedules while maintaining a high degree of focus and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of special procedures including, but not limited to: SRS, SRT, SBRT, SGRT, pediatric and adult anesthesia cases, TBI, craniospinal (CNS), and brachytherapy procedures.