Radiation Therapist

The Radiation Therapist operates and executes radiation therapies with expert knowledge of the capability of each therapy unit and the ability to perform any and all Radiation therapy treatments expertly. This includes skills in operating and performing various tasks in preparing, executing, and completing procedures within their Radiation therapy environment. This would include proper order review, basic and advanced treatment and set up parameters, knowledge of Radiation safety, regulatory compliance, sensitivity to patient clinical issues and needs, and excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

Operates and executes radiation therapies; Explains treatment procedure to patient and emergency procedures; Maintains visual and audible communication with patient during treatment; Schedules patients for the most effective machine-use of time; Performs machine warm up; Operates linear accelerator to deliver prescribed treatment while monitoring patient and equipment; Coordinates with hospital floor and healthcare personnel for in-patient scheduling; Follows procedures for portal imaging and TLD measurements; Simulates patients per simulation procedures; Performs quality assurance on treatment machine and simulator; Performs chart checks per department policy; Communicates patient needs to physicians, nurses and radiation oncology team; Accurately enters patient charges; Maintains cleanliness of equipment and treatment rooms; Refers equipment problems to field service engineer; Maintains patient privacy and HIPAA compliance; Completes Radiation Therapist Quality Checklist; Positions patient to reproduce set-up from simulator; Fabricates immobilization devices, bolus, and customized shielding blocks; Assists in HDR program; Participates in Quality Improvement studies; Attends staff and technical meetings; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology; BLS

Nice to have

ARRT; Completion of an AMA approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology; Two years experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist; Knowledge of hand calculations; Experience fabricating immobilization devices, bolus, and customized shielding blocks; Assisting in HDR program by operating ultrasound machine for prostate implant volume studies; Involvement in brachytherapy procedures