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.
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Experience:
Minimum: 1 2 years prior experience in a hospital/clinic setting as Radiation Therapist.
Open to New Grad Exp preferred Varian Trilogy and IX
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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
Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
U S Citizenship