Radiation Therapist

Job Summary:

• With minimum supervision administer radiation therapy treatments & simulation in accordance with the prescription & instructions of the radiation oncologist.
• Must be able to judge when the treatment should be withheld until consultation with the radiation oncologist.
• Must be able to assist in treatment planning procedures including tumor localization & dosimetry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Works in area assigned following guidelines applicable to that area.
• Maintains accurate schedule and sees patients on or before their appointed times whenever possible.
• Explains procedure to patient.
• Assess patients and family members for special needs such as dietary, psychosocial, nursing/physician consultation, etc.
• Prepares rooms and equipment for use.
• Provides a safe and clean environment for radiation oncology patients.
• Properly reports variation in treatment set-up or dose delivery to person in charge and/or oncologist.
• Reports erratic operation of equipment to person in charge and/or Biomedical personnel.
• Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Performs accurate documentation and record keeping.
• Performs weekly chart checks on opposite machine and rotates that responsibility each week with partner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills:

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology.

Experience:

• Preferred minimum of one year of experience in a hospital or treatment center environment but will accept students from and AMA approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• ARRT, (T), Must be registered or registry eligible and complete the requirements and become registered within the first year of employment.
• Must possess a current Medical Radiologic Technologist certificate with the Texas Medical Board or if a new grad and in training, must have started the application before hire.
• Maintain current licensure/registration/certification and provide the hospital with a copy of indicated requirements.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Work Type:

• Full Time.