Role: Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department, responsible for delivering ionizing radiation treatments to a diverse patient population in accordance with physician prescriptions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate radiation equipment safely, perform complex technical procedures, and participate in Quality Control monitoring.
- Assess patients, deliver precise therapy, and document in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Educate patients and families about treatment side effects and aids.
- Ensure accurate patient setup, simulate new patients, and schedule treatments accordingly.
- Follow safety protocols, wear radiation badges, practice universal precautions, and participate in daily equipment warm-up procedures.
- Assist with patient mobility, recognize limitations, and seek assistance when needed.
- Contribute as a student clinical instructor, evaluate students, and participate in on-call rotations.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned, adhering to all policies and standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 2 years of radiation therapy experience preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
- Certifications: ARRT-T Radiation Therapy and BLS or ARC-BLS.
- Ability to treat and simulate patients accurately.