Radiation Therapist

Radiation Oncology Therapist

Position Code: RadOncTher-6181

Department: Cancer Center

Safety Sensitive: YES

Reports to: Chief Radiation Therapist

Exempt Status: NO

Shift: Per Diem will work a minimum of six (6) shifts in six (6) weeks and up to a maximum of 19 hours per week

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision of providing the region's best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining up to date competencies and high quality standard of care for:

• Treatment delivery and IMRT process flow
• Verification simulation process flow
• Setup simulation process flow
• Clinical treatment process flow
• Treatment delivery and imaging flow for SRS and SBRT
• Dosimetry planning flow
• Ensures all departmental policies are met
• Demonstrates submission of accurate billing/treatment information to ensure compliance with related billing charges
• Demonstrates radiation safety knowledge and compliance with state regulations
• Maintains and ensures ACR practice parameters for radiation therapy
• Fulfills the role and responsibilities of a licensed radiation therapist

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program. Preferably from an educational institution approved by the ARRT, JCERT, or the ACR.

Certification/Licensure:

1. Current Arizona Medical Radiologic Technologist certificate/licensure.

2. Certification by American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) registry in Radiation Therapy

3. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Preferences:

Education: Associate's degree or Bachelors' with certification preferred

Exposure Categories:

1. Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

2. Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals

Work Requirements:

1. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity hand-eye coordination

2. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills

3. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time

4. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds

5. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal