Radiation Therapist - TMCH Cancer Center

Radiation Therapist - TMCH Cancer Center Job Category Allied Health Schedule Full time Shift 1 - Day Shift

SUMMARY :

Administers targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiologist to a patient to treat cancer and other diseases. Assists in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculates actual treatment dosages, and prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment, and protection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

· Administers targeted radiation therapy to treat cancerous tumors as prescribed by radiologists and oncologists.

· Positions patients with precision, operate advanced radiation therapy equipment, and ensure patient safety by adhering to radiation protection protocols.

· Delivers compassionate care, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.

· Administers prescribed doses of radiation to targeted body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and safety protocols.

· Performs regular equipment checks of radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper functionality and troubleshoot issues as needed.

· Maintains records, reports, or files required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients’ reaction.

· Conducts treatment sessions independently, in accordance with long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient’s physician.

· Enters data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician.

· Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies, and standards.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

EXPERIENCE : None required.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION : Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Certified Therapy Technologist (CTT), American Registry of RadiologicTechnologists (ARRT) certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

· Knowledge of field related scanner use and application and the proper use to allow for accurate evaluation and reading by physicians.

· Knowledge of how to transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce transparencies.

· Skill in placing the patient to ensure proper and most accurate scanning.

· Skill in providing quality control for completeness of transparencies and scans, and monitoring and using equipment.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.

· Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

· Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs; ability to apply basic algebraic concepts.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.