Role: Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department, responsible for delivering precise ionizing radiation treatments to a diverse patient population following physician prescriptions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate radiation equipment safely and accurately, adhering to safety protocols and quality control standards.
- Perform patient assessments, simulate treatments, and execute complex technical procedures with precision.
- Document all procedures and patient information accurately in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Educate patients and families about treatment side effects and safety measures.
- Ensure patient safety by assessing mobility, practicing universal precautions, and wearing radiation badges.
- Participate in on-call rotations and quality assurance activities.
- Support student clinical instruction and evaluate students’ performance.
- Follow all policies, standards, and codes of conduct.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associates degree from an accredited program.
- Certifications: ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy), BLS or ARC-BLS or BLS-I.
- Minimum two years of radiation therapy experience preferred.
- Ability to treat and simulate patients accurately.