Radiation Therapist II

About the role

Aurora Cancer Center at Department 37304 AMC Grafton is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a Radiation Therapy setting.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and records complex radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist.
• Works closely with the medical team to review images and port films for patient set ups, selection of treatment devices and verification.
• Performs daily quality assurance (QA) on equipment prior to treatment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots, initiates appropriate corrective measures, reports irregularities, and works with clinical engineering to resolve issues.
• Enters and maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records.
• Maintains patient appointment schedule and ensures proper charge capture for treatments.
• Performs conventional and computed tomography (CT) simulation in preparation for patient treatment; cuts blocks, makes custom immobilization, and completes monitor unit (MU) calculations in absence of Dosimetrist or Physicist.
• Rapidly adopts and champions implementation of new technology and techniques; serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for staff.
• Assists with accreditation process and departmental QA activities as assigned; leads the development of a new competency or assists in completion of competencies for other staff.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Requirements

• Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), and Radiation Therapy (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Education Required: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiation Therapy or related field.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of treatment planning and treatment techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of record and verify system, radiation oncology equipment and electronic medical record systems.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex radiation therapy principles and computer techniques for the treatment, image capture, display, and analysis of radiation therapy image data.
• Proficient with general and specialized radiation equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of electronic health records.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Utilize proper body mechanics.
• Stand/walk 95% of the time as well as lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, career development programs, and more. For more details, please refer to the Benefits and More section.