Role: The Staff Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with physician prescriptions, operating radiation equipment safely and accurately. They assess patients, perform complex procedures, document in EMR, and educate patients and families about treatment side effects and aids.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in quality control and safety procedures, including radiation safety badges and universal precautions.
- Ensures precise patient setup, simulation, and treatment delivery following protocols and physician instructions.
- Assesses patient mobility, manages fall precautions, and communicates any discrepancies or equipment needs.
- Provides specialty care considering patient age (adolescent, adult, geriatrics).
- Assists with student clinical instruction, participates in on-call rotations, and performs additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in radiation therapy preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
- Certifications: ARRT-T – ARRT Radiation Therapy, BLS or ARC-BLS or BLS-I.
- Demonstrates ability to treat and simulate patients accurately.
Additional Requirements: Ability to operate radiation equipment safely, adhere to policies, and work collaboratively in a healthcare setting.