Radiation Therapist PRN, Radiation Oncology .F

Job Description

Radiation Therapist PRN, Radiation Oncology .0F ) -

Provides radiation therapy/simulation to patients as prescribed by Physicians according to established standards and practices.

• Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environment of care, management of information, and infection control standards.
• Utilizes excellent customer service skills at all times.
• Complies with federal and state law and accrediting and licensing agencies at all times, to include but not limited to, JCAHO and federal compliance regulations.
• Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision.
• Observes patient for unusual reactions and events.
• Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Simulates patients according to Radiation Oncologist’s instruction.
• Fabricates immobilization devices, and blocks, custom blocks, bolus, etc.
• Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required.
• Maintains quality assurance logs/data as assigned.
• Secures and maintains supplies as assigned.
• Reports erratic operation of equipment to the Director and the Radiation Physicist in a timely fashion.
• Attends departmental conferences and participates in chart rounds.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and professional conferences.
• Participates and attends meetings and in services as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Associate’s Degree – Accredited program in Radiologic Technology, and course in Radiation Therapy

• Registered/registry eligible by ARRT and passes active license (current) as necessary
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients
• Lifts supplies/equipment
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking
• Manual dexterity and mobility

• Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Occasionally exposed to radiation hazards