Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed according to established practices and standards.
• Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as a liaison between providers and support staff; preparing equipment, such as immobilization devices, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files.
• May assist in localization of tumor and dosimetry procedures.
• This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties.
• Other duties may be assigned within Product of practice.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
• Maintains required core competencies.
• Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)

Education:

• Graduate of Committee on Allied Health Education and accredited radiology program or equivalent.

Experience:

• Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
• Two to five years of clinical experience preferred.
• IMRT experience, LDR/HDR experience preferred.

Licenses/ Certifications:

• Certified by the American registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Must have New Mexico Licensure upon hire.