Radiation Therapist Job Description

Radiation Therapist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers prescribed radiation treatment. (50%);
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately;
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards;
• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist;
• Performs other duties as assigned;
• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions;
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history);
• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately;
• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator;
• Assesses, supports, and educates patients according to specific department guidelines. (10%);
• Performs patient simulations. (20%);
• Maintains medical records for treatment delivery, charge entry and quality assurance in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidelines. (15%).

Requirements:

• ARRT and Maryland Radiation Therapist certifications;
• Experience using Varain 21 EX or Linear;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task;
• Current CPR Card;
• Completion of the National A.R.R.T. certification program or the International equivalent;
• Current ARRT certification;
• Valid A.R.R.T. License and Valid California State License in Radiation Therapy;
• Experience with Varian 21 EX or Linear Accelerator;
• Certification and ongoing registration in Radiation Therapy/American Registry of Radiological Technologists (A.R.R.T.);
• Graduation of an accredited radiation therapy program;
• Current BLS Certification;
• Registered Radiation Therapist (ARRT) or registry eligible within New Mexico certification;
• BLS certification through AHA;
• New graduates a possibility.