Role: Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department, responsible for delivering precise ionizing radiation therapy to diverse patients in accordance with physician prescriptions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate radiation equipment safely, adhering to radiation safety protocols.
- Perform complex technical procedures, including patient setup, simulation, and treatment delivery.
- Participate in Quality Control monitoring to ensure treatment accuracy.
- Assess patients, provide specialty care considering age-specific needs, and educate patients and families on treatment side effects.
- Document accurately in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and report adverse reactions immediately.
- Follow all policies and procedures for precise treatment and safety, including fall precautions and universal safety measures.
- Assist with patient scheduling, simulate new treatments, and perform other assigned tasks.
- Contribute as a clinical instructor for students, evaluating and providing feedback.
- Participate in on-call rotations and adhere to organizational standards of conduct.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited program.
- ARRT Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) and BLS certifications required upon hire.
- Minimum of 2 years’ radiation therapy experience preferred.
- Ability to treat and simulate patients effectively.