Radiation Therapist

About the job Radiation Therapist


General Summary of Duties: Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files

• Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test; performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment and documentation of findings with the direction of the physician; assists patients with basic patient care needs in a clinic setting.
• Provides emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and ensures that patient safety is maintained
• Discuss various treatment plans with the patient; developed in partnership with a clinical oncologists and physicians.
• Establish the correct radiation dosage and location or area to treat.
• Help patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects.
• Safely provide the correct radiotherapy treatment to patients.
• Operate the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.
• Ensure that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and in excellent working order.
• Maintain accurate records of a patients treatment regimen.

• Proficiency with Varian linear accelerators is essential.
• Knowledge of GE and Philips CT scanners is a plus.
• Must be proficient in all types of radiation treatment plans and protocols.

• Education: Completion of at least a two year approved School of Radiation Therapy
• Experience: One year full time experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Licensure: Valid state radiology registration as required by state law
• Certification: Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
• Current CPR/BLS Certification