Radiation Therapist

Unit Notes
- Radiation Therapist
- BLS
- ARRT for Radiation Therapist licensure required
- Current AZ State CTT Radiation Therapist certification
- Days Monday - Friday
- 40 hours/ week guarantee
- No cancellations

Equipment & Planning Software: Varian 21iX Lin Client, Pinnacle treatment planning.


EMR System: Mosaiq and Allscripts


Record & Verify: Mosaiq record and verify

General Position Summary:
Accurately administers external beam radiation therapy to patients according to the
physician prescription. Records all aspects of treatment and accounts for any deviation
in the process. Immediately notifies physician or director of any error.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:
Perform start up procedures for the linear accelerator and the simulator
Consistently performs morning QA
Documents QA and report deviations of > or = to 5% to the director or physicist.
Performs conventional and CT simulations in a reproducible manner.
Fabricates immobilization devices and custom blocking.
Mounts compensators accurately per field.
Prepares patient for treatment based on documentation from simulation.
Accurately completes photon and electron block fabrication.
Mounts 3D Compensators as directed
Performs Field QA for IMRT and compensator fields.
Documents patient setup and communicates deviation or problems to the physician.
Completes daily treatment according to the physician order and treatment plan.
Performs weekly portal imaging or IGRT as directed.
Accurately shifts patient as directed by the physician
Maintains patient appointment with in 5 minutes of scheduled time
Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately submits billing.
Interacts with dosimetry, retrieves DRRs, calculations, and treatment plans.
Attaches treatment plans to the patients electronic chart
Inputs and verifies accuracy of information recorded.
Verifies the presence of required documentation.
Notifies the physician if documentation is missing or inaccurate.
Performs weekly chart checks.
Assists MD with On treatment visits (OTV's)
Documents height in inches and weight in KG
Orders inventory and supplies maintains stocks rooms.
Participates in chart rounds and tumor boards.
Practices all aspects of radiation safety and reports any machine malfunctions.
Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the Service Standard Behavior
Guidelines.
Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:
Heavy
Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or
up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is subject to contact with
chemicals, contact with infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close
work, extensive computer work, and encounters with upset/disturbed individuals.
Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, talking,
reaching, feeling, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, listening/hearing,
handling, lifting up to 50-100 pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and
feet.

OSHA Exposure Category:
OSHA Exposure Category 1
Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.