Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

About the role

Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's)
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T)
• Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT)
• Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Experience in radiologic technology
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services
• ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T)

Responsibilities

• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification
• Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure
• Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc.
• Transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient
• Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician
• Maintains a variety of records, including records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned