Role: Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department, responsible for applying ionizing radiation to patients following physician prescriptions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate radiation-producing equipment safely, adhering to radiation safety measures.
- Perform complex, precise technical procedures and deliver consistent therapy.
- Participate in Quality Control monitoring and document in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Assess patients, perform procedures, and provide specialty care across age groups (adolescents, adults, geriatrics).
- Educate patients and families on treatment side effects and use of treatment aids.
- Ensure accurate patient set-ups, simulate new patients, and schedule treatments appropriately.
- Follow safety protocols, wear radiation badges, and participate in warm-up procedures.
- Recognize limitations, seek assistance when needed, and report adverse reactions immediately.
- Assist with patient mobility assessments, participate in on-call rotations, and serve as a clinical instructor for students.
- Comply with organizational policies and perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associates degree or higher from an accredited program.
- ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy) certification and BLS certification required.
- Minimum of 2 years of radiation therapy experience preferred.
- Ability to treat and simulate patients accurately.