Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Job Function 1: Accurately delivers the planned course of radiation therapy while correctly operating the treatment units with minimal supervision. Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment. Responsible for performing daily linac and CT QA as well as monthly CT QA. Accurately performs IGRT, SBRT treatment, and portal imaging.

Job Function 2: Accurately CT/Simulates patients for radiation therapy following department and site specific protocols. Properly constructs immobilization devices as needed. Understands and is able to use IV contrast for simulation when needed. Accurately performs respiratory gating and ACQ sim. Understands and knows how to use simulation equipment for SBRT treatment. Constructs electron and cerrobend blocks when needed. Is able to properly bill for special devices and simulation procedure. Accurately completes the procedure verification assessment in MOSAIQ prior to the start of simulation.

Job Function 3: LEAD CT THERAPIST Accurately CT/Simulates patients as in Job Function 2. Is responsible for training all therapists in CT/Simulation which includes AcQ simulation, respiratory gating, CT and laplaser QA, mould room duties and SBRT simulation. Also makes sure all necessary forms required for completion by physicians are downloaded and ready for physician completion.

Job Function 4: Maintains and verifies all aspects of MOSAIQ for daily treatment management, i.e. treatment calendar, patients schedules, prescription, photos, DRR's and portal imaging. Verifies all physics and physician treatment planning parameters. Attends weekly chart rounds and has the ability to access McKesson for inpatient transportation. Is able to send and review information as needed in the Quality Check List.

Job Function 5: Follows all department policies and procedures and adheres to the department dress code. Follows all safety standards. Utilizes correct body mechanics procedure and equipment such as slide board and ceiling lift. Practices the ALARA principle for radiation protection for patients and staff. Responsible for current knowledge of all emergency procedures for the department as well as each piece of treatment equipment. Reports any malfunctions of equipment in relation to patients treatment to physician, lead therapist, manager, and physicist.

Job Function 6: Is able to safely operate CT on rails for IGRT delivery and can accurately perform IGRT on all sites. Understands how to electronically create IGRT document and shift tracking assessment in MOSAIQ.

Job Function 7: Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required. Checks prescription, set-up instructions, and patient information daily in the chart and in the record and verify system. Accurately records the daily treatment plan monitor units in the chart for each treatment. Recognizes any changes in a treatment plan and consequently implements and documents the change.

Skills: Successful completion of an approved course in Radiation Therapy ARRT certified and registered Strongly preferred exp. using IMRT, 3D, SRS and SBRT, CBCT and Align RT.

Education: Successful completion of an approved course in Radiation Therapy