Radiation Therapist

Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Pay Rate: $55 Per Hour
Location: Raleigh, NC 27610
Schedule: 3 Months (Possible Extensions)
Shift Details:

• Prepare patients for radiation therapy, including positioning on the treatment table, ensuring proper alignment, and assisting with immobilization devices.
• Explain the radiation treatment process to patients, discussing the procedure, potential side effects, and what to expect before, during, and after treatment.
• Provide emotional support and comfort to patients, who may be anxious or stressed about their treatment.
• Administer radiation treatment to patients according to the radiation oncologist’s plan using equipment such as linear accelerators (LINAC).
• Ensure that the radiation is delivered precisely to the target area, following strict protocols to minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
• Continuously monitor patients during therapy to assess condition, adjust positioning if necessary, and ensure treatment is delivered safely.
• Work closely with radiation oncologists and medical physicists in treatment planning, ensuring patient’s position, target areas, and radiation doses are correctly documented.
• Operate radiation therapy equipment such as simulators and treatment machines, ensuring equipment is functioning correctly and safely.
• Participate in routine checks and quality assurance processes to maintain the functionality and safety of radiation therapy equipment.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of each treatment session, including radiation doses, equipment settings, and patient responses.
• Document patient conditions, any side effects, or unusual reactions to the therapy, and communicate relevant information to the healthcare team.
• Update patient records with relevant treatment progress, adjustments, and side effects.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines and standards to protect both the patient and healthcare providers from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Ensure radiation safety by constantly monitoring the patient and surroundings during therapy.
• Follow all relevant laws, regulations, and protocols established by medical governing bodies, such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) or other regulatory agencies.
• Distribute all HLD/S items in a manner that maintains their HLD/S integrity and documents appropriately as per departmental and hospital protocol.

Radiation Therapy certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program approved by the Council of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)

• Varian Trilogy – Required
• Varian RPM Experience – Preferred
• MOSAIQ – Preferred