About This Role
This role involves the safe and accurate administration of radiation therapy treatments to patients. The Radiation Therapist works as part of a team, collaborating closely with physicians, dosimetrists, physicists, nursing staff, and other radiation therapists to prepare, administer, and manage patient care.
Responsibilities
- Administer radiation treatments efficiently and accurately as evidenced by department record keeping
- Ensure that all localization films and portal verification films are reviewed by the supervising physician on a routine basis to ensure proper positioning technique
- Maintain working knowledge of the EMR and Impac computer system and assist in evaluating forms and routines for these systems
- Assist patients as necessary, including entering or leaving the facility, entering or leaving the treatment room, and dressing or undressing
- Schedule patient appointment times for radiation treatment and simulation-related schedules, and coordinate daily schedules
- Maintain working knowledge of the operational methods and safety standards of all equipment producing ionizing radiation within the department, including Linear Accelerators and Simulator
- Deliver therapeutic doses to patients using the above-mentioned equipment
- Relate patient concerns to oncology RN, LPN, or physician as appropriate
- Serve as a resource for quality care and radiation safety
- Take on-call rotation as assigned for Radiation Therapy treatment-related duties, chart access, blood irradiation, and other assignments as requested by the department supervisor and/or their delegate
- Use blocks and other treatment-related equipment properly and accurately with proper verification of patients
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduate of a Radiation Therapy Program
- License eligible and completion of ARRT licensure within one year of hire
Nice to have:
- 1+ years of Radiation Therapist experience
- Certification: Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Benefits
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
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