Radiation Therapist

Radiation therapists responsibilities include but not limited to the following.

• Maintains and prepares rooms, equipment and materials for patient care as needed and as required by supervisor.
• Implements and delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy utilizing megavoltage equipment, adhering to acceptable departmental, institutional, governmental, and professional standards.
• Performs routine and complex tumor localization procedures if required by supervisor using a CT, PET/CT or simulator.
• Performs patient related and clerical functions in the ambulatory setting.
• May require travel to and from radiation oncology sites for radiation therapy coverage.

• Deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy.
• Check prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification by performing a time out at the beginning of each procedure.
• Maintain records of daily treatment and other records as required by department.
• Transfers patients safely from one platform to another and maintains visual and audible communication with patient during procedures involving radiation.
• Maintains patient markings.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Report erratic operation of equipment to Clinical Manager, Radiation Physicist, and/or Medical Engineer.
• Abides by ALARA.
• Educates patients regarding treatment procedures and reassures them.
• Maintains patient treatment schedules and communicates treatment times and appointments with patients.
• Mentors and teaches radiation therapy students.
• Observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to nursing staff and/or radiation oncologist.
• Coordinates hospital transportation for inpatients.
• Accurately provides documentation to support charges billed. Retain updated coding parameters in radiation therapy.
• Performs chart audits when designated.

• Bachelor's of Science in Radiologic Sciences - Preferred
• Associates of Science - Required

• 1-2 Years ARRT certified and treating patients in the clinic - Preferred

• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible. Must obtain ARRT registry within one year of hire.
• Professional Certification - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required