Radiation Therapist - Full Time Day

About the role

The position involves administering therapeutic doses of radiation as prescribed by a physician for treatment of disease. It also includes assisting with the simulation and planning of radiation therapy treatments.

Responsibilities

• Plans, simulates, and delivers the prescribed course of radiation.
• Checks beam direction devices, protective devices, heavy and dangerous equipment and keeps records of same under supervision of physicist.
• Performs daily warm up and quality assurance procedures on linear accelerators, reporting and deviation to the physicist.
• Affixes permanent and temporary markings.
• Observes the clinical progress of the patient undergoing radiation therapy, observes the first signs of any complication and determines when treatments should be withheld until a physician may be consulted.
• Sets up simulator room for procedure (catheters, dummies, tape, orthogonal box); takes localization films; assists in treatment.
• Explains procedure to patients, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment.
• Maintains and documents accurately in the radiation therapy records as well as quality measures.
• Records statistical data, i.e., weekly, monthly stats.
• Applies the rules and regulations for radiation safety, detects any radiation hazards and provides for appropriate public safety in the event of a radiation accident.

Requirements

Education, License & Cert: High school with additional skills training (certification). Two years and one year radiation therapy. Certification required; Type: ARRT (Radiation Technologist).

Qualifications

Minimum of six months experience.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations calmly.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Coverage starting the first day after hire, Generous PTO with accrual beginning on Day 1, Relocation Assistance up to $9,000, Pension plan as well as optional supplemental 403(b) Retirement Plan, Predictable Scheduling, A Supportive, Inclusive Team Culture, Free On-site Parking.

Pay

Min $38.92 Max $60.21

Schedule

Five 8-hour shifts weekly
Shift Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Rotation: Not specified