Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Function 1:

• Accurately delivers the planned course of radiation therapy while correctly operating the treatment units with minimal supervision.
• Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment.
• Responsible for performing daily linac and CT QA as well as monthly CT QA.
• Accurately performs IGRT, SBRT treatment and portal imaging.

Job Function 2:

• Accurately CT/Simulates patients for radiation therapy following department and site specific protocols.
• Properly constructs immobilization devices as needed.
• Understands and is able to use IV contrast for simulation when needed.
• Accurately performs respiratory gating and ACQ sim.
• Understands and knows how to use simulation equipment for SBRT treatment.
• Constructs electron and cerrobend blocks when needed.
• Is able to properly bill for special devices and simulation procedure.
• Accurately completes the procedure verification assessment in MOSAIQ prior to the start of simulation.

Job Function 3:

• LEAD CT THERAPIST Accurately CT/Simulates patients as in
• Is responsible for training all therapists in CT/Simulation which includes AcQ simulation, respiratory gating, CT and laplaser QA, mould room duties and SBRT simulation.
• Also makes sure all necessary forms required for completion by physicians are downloaded and ready for physician completion.

Job Function 4:

• Maintains and verifies all aspects of MOSAIQ for daily treatment management,i. E. treatment calendar, patients schedules, prescription, photos, DRR’s and portal imaging.
• Verifies all physics and physician treatment planning parameters.
• Attends weekly chart rounds and has the ability to access client for inpatient transportation.
• Is able to send and review information as needed in the Quality Checklist.

Job Function 5:

• Follows all department policies and procedures and adheres to the department dress code.
• Follows all safety standards.
• Utilizes correct body mechanics procedure and equipment such as slide board and ceiling lift.
• Practices the ALARA principle for radiation protection for patients and staff.
• Responsible of current knowledge of all emergency procedures for the department as well as each piece of treatment equipment.
• Reports any malfunctions of equipment in relation to patients treatment to physician, lead therapist,manager,and physicist.

Job Function 6:

• Is able to safely operate CT on rails for IGRT delivery and can accurately perform IGRT on all sites.
• Understands how to electronically create IGRT document and shift tracking assessment in MOSAIQ.

Job Function 7:

• Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required.
• Checks prescription, set-up instructions, and patient information daily in the chart and in the record and verify system.
• Accurately records the daily treatment plan monitor units in the chart for each treatment.
• Recognizes any changes in a treatment plan and consequently implements and documents the change.

Education:

• Successful completion of an approved course in Radiation Therapy.

Languages:

• English( Speak, Read, Write )

Skills:

• Microsoft Office.
• Microsoft Word.
• Successful completion of an approved course in Radiation Therapy ARRT certified and registered