Radiation Therapist Sr

Nature and Scope

The incumbent models behavior consistent with the Renown’s Mission, Vision and Values. This position must evaluate, prioritize, and delegate responsibilities to provide care based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety standards appropriate for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. This role requires precision and the ability to perform or oversee tasks such as administering radiation, performing localization, basic dosimetry, record-keeping, charting, and other related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, prioritize, and delegate responsibilities to provide care based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety standards appropriate for patients.
• Administer radiation, perform localization, basic dosimetry, record-keeping, charting, and other related tasks.
• Operate linear accelerators, simulators, a computerized record-and-verify system, electronic health records, and other departmental software.
• Assist in identifying process and care improvement needs and develop solutions to quality problems.
• Maintain proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, and CPR.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a radiation therapist.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Radiation Therapist License from ARRT.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Radiation Control Program License for Radiation Therapy upon hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain BLS Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Qualifications

• Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.