Radiation Therapist I

About the role

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a top 13.6% ranked hospital recognized by CMS. It employs over 850 dedicated staff and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties. Located in the Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventures and a charming community. The hospital combines advanced technology with a collaborative, innovative culture.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Career as a member of the radiation oncology team with knowledge of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment.
• Coordinate treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated.
• Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
• Supervise the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan, including the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Provide physics and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment.
• Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
• Ensure the care and safety of patients undergoing radiation therapy and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns, and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Document treatment accurately and meet current standards and policies.
• Able to assess patient pain and make appropriate physician/nurse contact for intervention.
• Assists in maintaining basic records and reports, files, and training of students and ancillary personnel.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family, treating them with respect and dignity.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification.
• Explains procedures to the patients, means of communication during treatment, and procedure to follow if an emergency arises during treatment.
• Documents treatment accurately, including Mu's, cumulative doses, treatment parameters, instructions, diagrams, photos, and all billing information.
• Maintains the scheduling and daily logs for the assigned treatment unit with efficiency and productivity in mind.
• Performs treatment simulation and all that is required for procedure including cerrobend block fabrication.

Minimum Requirements

• High School graduate; BS degree preferred
• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained
• Graduation from a 12-month course in Radiation Therapy Technology
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certified by the State of Wyoming to practice and administer radiation
• One year of experience under a Board Certified Radiologist/Radiation Oncologist
• Capable of performing independently radiation therapy and dosimetry plans
• Communicates routinely with medical oncologist and medical physicist with regards to dosimetry planning

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and/or body fluids/infectious disease/hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals/specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.