Radiation Therapist

Overview

Title: Radiation Therapist

Reports to: Radiation Therapy Supervisor

Department: Cancer Services - Radiation Therapy

Pay Range: $50.65 - $75.49 per hour. This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit. Step placement is determined by years of experience. Shift differentials apply:
Evening $2.50/hr, Weekend $4/hr, Night starting at $10/hr.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Shift: Varies, Exempt:
No

• Accurately delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision.
• Understands the function of treatment machines/simulators and accessory equipment to utilize equipment to optimal capabilities.
• May perform routine tumor localizations, simulations, and treatment planning procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment records for accurate daily treatments.
• Observe clinical progress and recognize symptoms of developing complications during treatment.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of treatment apparatus, techniques, and procedures per department policies.
• Participate in treatment evaluation sessions.
• Submit accurate therapy charges.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission and values; promote a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; act with ethics and integrity and cooperate with investigations.
• Deliver customer service and patient care that is timely, efficient and accurate.

• Education
  - Required:
  
  Completed a 24-month course in Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration, and completed a 12-month course in Radiation Therapy Technology; or a high school graduate with a 24-month approved Radiation Therapy program.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  - Required:
  
  ARRT radiation therapy registration or reciprocity; current state or national license.
  AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Experience
  - Required:
  
  Ability to work well with sick/terminally ill patients and families;
  Preferred:
  One year of prior experience.
• Personal Protective Equipment - Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Physical Requirements - Detailed in the job description: standing/walking; lifting 1-25 lbs; occasional bending, reaching; etc.
• BBP Exposure - Risk for exposure to BBP; position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and subject to union terms.

• Job Family: Therapist
• Job Function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Variable (United States of America)