Radiation Therapist

Overview

Job Summary And Responsibilities Responsible for simulating, calculating, and delivering radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescribed treatment plan written by the radiation oncologist.

• Performs treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Assesses the patient treatment report prior to initiation of treatment, according to established policy and procedure.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition or inappropriate response to treatment to patient’s radiation oncologist and department manager.
• Maintains patient safety from acquired hospital infection control policies and procedures at all times.
• Completes department documentation requirements to establish policy, time frames and format including: documentation of patient treatment in the patient chart; scheduling sheet; maintenance of patient charging system.
• Performs radiation therapy quality according to departmental procedure and protocol.
• Positions the patient and the equipment to obtain the best radiation therapy according to prescribed treatment.
• Performs treatment accurately and efficiently, maintaining quality during high volume periods.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload, as evidenced by completing assignments within specified time and by supervisor observation.
• Uses all radiation therapy equipment according to department procedures.
• Prepares the treatment room for treatment and, as necessary, cleans afterwards according to departmental procedure.
• Identifies equipment malfunctions, discontinues procedure and reports to manager and/or physicist.

• Certification of degree from an accredited radiation therapy program, followed by licensure from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensure from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

CHI Memorial, a member of Common Spirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventive and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Health grades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

$33.84 - $50.34 /hour