Radiation Therapist

About This Role

The Radiation Therapist delivers high doses of ionizing radiation to specific areas of the patient’s body for the treatment of disease, specifically cancer. This role follows specific treatment plans created by radiation oncologists, which outline the type, dose, and duration of radiation therapy required for each patient. This role uses advanced technology such as linear accelerators and other radiation delivery devices to precisely direct radiation beams to the targeted area.

Responsibilities

• Follow treatment plans and parameters to deliver precise radiation doses to targeted areas, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues
• Position and immobilize patients on treatment tables, ensuring they are in the correct posture for effective radiation targeting
• Conduct pre-treatment verifications, which involve ensuring that equipment settings align with the prescribed treatment plan
• Conduct procedure simulations and provide patients with explanations about treatment procedures, potential side effects, and what to expect during their sessions
• Offer patients emotional support, addressing concerns and promoting a comfortable treatment experience
• Implement measures to protect patients, staff, and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure during treatment sessions
• Document treatment details, equipment settings, patient reactions, and any observations
• Monitor patients for any adverse reactions and communicate effectively with the healthcare team about any changes or concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy
• BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

Nice to have:

• 2 years of experience as a registered radiation therapist