Radiation Therapist - PRN

About the role

This PRN position is located in Lebanon, NH, and involves treating patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Counsel, schedule, and maintain detailed records on patient treatment.
• Treat patients using various treatment modalities and machines, adhering to current protocols.
• Observe and question patients about their response to treatment.
• Screen, counsel, or direct physical and emotional problems to the Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse.
• Direct patients to the nurse for weekly evaluation.
• Prepare daily schedules for assigned treatment machines; verify accuracy of new patient data and ensure all accessories are prepared.
• Present field verification films to the MD to verify set-up and adjust fields as directed.
• Document and follow through on changes and re-film.
• Maintain patient treatment records, prepare dose calculations, and ensure awareness of dose limits.
• Submit billing for daily patient treatments and review for accuracy.
• Participate in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment.
• Schedule research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students.
• Maintain and supply assigned treatment rooms.
• Oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites and act as a technical resource.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned, including travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (RT-T) certification within three months of hire date.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.
• 1 year of experience preferred.