Reg Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center - Radiology Oncology - FT

Job Summary

To perform technical tasks associated with the localization of tumors and administration of radiation therapy to patients; operate X-ray imaging machine, perform computerized tomography or CT scan, and adjust linear accelerator during simulation phase; position patient and deliver prescribed dosage; record treatment administered on patient chart.

Responsibilities

• Prepares examination room; explains procedures and assists patients in preparing for examination and treatment;
• reviews set-up of equipment, patient positioning, and dosage calculations for accuracy prior to administration of radiation treatments;
• Aids Radiation Oncologist and Dosimetrist in the development of a treatment plan;
• Ensures compliance with the principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others;
• Maintains detailed records of patient treatment such as radiation dosage, total amount used to date, area treated, equipment settings, and patient reactions;
• Maintains a clean work area; checks and maintains equipment in safe and satisfactory working order; reports defects or deficiencies for adjustment and repair.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Radiation Therapy program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT);
• ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy;
• Mississippi registration;
• or board eligible and certified within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiation protection and quality assurance, clinical concepts in Radiation Oncology, treatment planning, treatment delivery, and patient care and education;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to maintain accurate, detailed records;
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety;
• Ability to ensure compliance with radiation safety principles and/or infection control standards.

Skills

• Knowledge of radiation protection and quality assurance;
• Treatment planning;
• Treatment delivery;
• Patient care and education;
• Verbal and written communication;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to maintain accurate, detailed records;
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety;
• Ability to ensure compliance with radiation safety principles and/or infection control standards.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Hourly.

Schedule

Full time.