Radiation Therapist FT

About the role

A Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to patients according to physician prescriptions, operates radiation equipment safely, and performs precise technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Apply ionizing radiation to patients per physician prescriptions
• Operate radiation equipment safely
• Perform precise technical procedures
• Participate in quality control
• Assess and care for patients across all ages
• Document in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Educate patients about side effects
• Ensure accurate patient set-ups
• Follow safety protocols
• Assist with additional tasks as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation
• Act as a clinical instructor for students
• Report discrepancies
• Adhere to organizational policies and standards

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or related field
• ARRT-T certification
• BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program
• Minimum of 2 years of radiation therapy experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to treat and simulate patients effectively
• Maintain radiation safety
• Collaborate within a team
• Patient assessment
• Technical procedures
• Documentation