Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary :

• Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location of affected areas, history of previous radiation treatment, etc.
• Safely positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
• Utilizes appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician.
• Operates treatment machine (linear accelerator, HDR) precisely.
• Administers ionizing radiation as prescribed per physician.
• Verifies radiation prescription prior to treatment and confirms total radiation dose following treatment in patient charts.
• Documents treatment in inpatient charts.
• Localizes patient markings daily.
• Completes on-going imaging of patients per departmental policy.
• Assists patients in coordinating appointment time for daily treatments, accommodating patient transportation, and other appointments.
• Refers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc as appropriate.
• Refers patients to nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate.
• Assumes the duties of simulation.
• Rotates through treatment areas as assigned.
• Responsible for cleaning therapy rooms and work area; maintains linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms.
• Adheres to the quality assurance policies of the department (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up, etc.).
• Teaches radiation therapy students as defined by their educational requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Skills:

• Be self-directed.
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept.
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn.
• Be open to new learning experiences.
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment.
• Demonstrates customer service values.

Physical Requirments:

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
• Lifting of patients, moving & pushing wheel chairs / stretchers and lifting of equipment, above head, up to 50lbs.
• Potential exposure to radiation; however, adherence to safety procedures minimizes likelihood of danger.
• Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients.

Required Certifications:

• Certificate – ARRT (R) & BLS.
• Minimum exp: 2 years in Oncology.
• Tech Required exp. Varian and Aria.