Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology per diem

Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist and/or the lead therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.

Schedule

Flexible per diem schedule, Monday through Friday.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology required
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• New Hampshire State Licensure
• BLS Certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• One year of experience preferred; new graduates considered
• Experience with Varian and Truebeam radiation systems and Aria radiation treatment software

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy treatment within the scope of practice and departmental standards
• Performs daily quality assurance and safety procedures on the equipment and reports variances appropriately
• Maintains routine daily treatment machine schedule and patient treatment calendar
• Positions, immobilizes, and aligns patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates and assists in solving setup issues
• Ability to multi-task in complex situations and problem solve independently and as part of a team
• Monitors patient's response and reactions to treatment and refers the patient for appropriate management as needed
• Accurately documents all treatment delivery information into the electronic medical record
• Assesses pertinent patient information, prepares and educates the patient on procedures and expectations
• Acquires and evaluates treatment images and makes appropriate changes according to the imaging guidelines
• Contributes to the simulation and planning of treatment
• Follows departmental and hospital policy and procedure for occurrence reporting
• Takes call on a rotating basis
• Actively engages in departmental meetings, department initiatives, and continuing education activities
• Adheres to all Concord Hospital and Departmental Policy and Procedures
• Maintains compliance with timekeeping and attendance

Physical and Work Requirements

• Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification: MEDIUM
• Must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds
• Must frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10–25 pounds
• Must occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20–50 pounds
• Frequently required to walk, sit, and do fine motor tasks
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, reach, and do repetitive motion tasks
• Specific vision abilities required: color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision
• Must be able to hear and speak
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and electric hazard
• Noise level is usually moderate