Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Radiation Therapy Technologist is responsible for the delivery of ionizing radiation to treat patients in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription and Simulation instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe and effective execution of the prescribed course of radiotherapy and assessment of images and the performance of diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Administers radiation treatments to the patients, demonstrating competence in the following aspects of practice.
• Deliver and monitor delivery of treatment.
• Ensure clear and completed documentation.
• Obtain and evaluate portal images, implement corrective measures as necessary.
• Perform calculations.
• Prepare room and equipment.
• Inform and instruct patient regarding equipment and procedures.
• Ensure informed consent.
• Transfer and position the patient.
• Simulates treatment portals per Radiation Oncologist instructions using the conventional and/or CT simulator for the purpose of treatment field localization and verification, demonstrating competencies in the following aspects of practice;
• Document precise and legible information for the setup instructions (i.e. setup aides, treatment distance, field size, treatment depth, gantry/collimator angles).
• Assessment of diagnostic studies for field placement evaluation.
• Prepare for and construct an immobilization device as necessary.
• Placement of marks, tattoos and landmark points for setup purposes.
• Single direct, parallel opposed, multi-field isocenter and extended distance.
• Contour the patient in appropriate plane(s).
• Performs calculations for monitors units following the procedure set up by Medical Physicist.
• Construct and mount individualized shielding blocks.
• Construct lead cut-out as required.
• Prepare and apply individualized bolus.
• Perform and records quality assurance procedures as determined by the department policies for the following;
• Treatment Units.
• Manual Simulator.
• CT Simulator.
• Film Processor.
• Treatment accessories.
• Maintains timely execution of daily treatment appointment schedule in conjunction with patient transportation and patient care floors.
• Maintains a clean, tidy and functional work area.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and laundry in the treatment and simulator rooms.
• Observes equipment for proper operation and reports any malfunctions to the Director of Technical Services, Physicist and/or Radiation Safety Officer.
• Assess and respond to patient’s physical condition and special needs.
• Answers patient/family member’s questions within professional Product regarding treatment and ensures patients receive educational package at the beginning of treatment.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness in the Radiation Oncology Department with special attention to patient care rooms.
• Assists in teaching Radiation Therapy to students during their clinical rotation.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 25 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Client’s Organizational Competencies.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Must be registered by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy.
• Must hold a current license as required by the State of New Jersey.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 1 to 2 years of experience.