Radiation Therapist

Chief Radiation Therapist Position

Relationships: Responsible to Director of Cancer Treatment Services, the Chief Radiation Therapist, and the Radiation Oncologist

Definition of Position: The Radiation Oncology Therapist is responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients under the direction of the Radiation Oncologists.

Qualifications: Professional ARRT registered or registry eligible graduate of an AMA approved school of radiation oncology technology, having a working knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of a radiation oncology department. The Radiation Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Knowledge of biological radiation effects. Knowledge of various therapy equipment.