Radiation Therapist

Provides radiation therapy services by contributing as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team. Responsible for performing the accurate delivery of prescribed radiation therapy under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist, using a variety of complex techniques and equipment. Shares and coordinates key information with other members of the healthcare team. Performs radiation therapy procedures on all patients served to include pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers a course of radiation therapy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. Maintains daily records and documents technical details of treatment administered. Understands use of all treatment accessories.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of CT Simulation techniques to provide backup in CT Simulation. Coordinates with the radiation oncologist and physics staff to insure proper positioning and measurements for planning and calculations
• Understands the function and utilization of therapy treatment equipment. Is familiar with all equipment in their work areas as to include function, emergency shutdown procedures, warm-up procedures, and usage as it applies to the radiation therapy patient
• Communicates with patients, other health professionals and the public. Provides patient care and comfort essential to radiation therapy. Observes the first signs of any complications and relays information to physician or radiation oncology nurse.
• Maintains knowledge of billing/patient charges and generates daily charges on the ARIA software.
• Performs monitor unit calculations in accordance with established procedures when appropriate. Performs checks on patients' charts for accuracy and documentation according to established procedures
• Maintains knowledge of mold room procedures. Is able to construct electron blocks or other devices as appropriate
• Is assigned to the on call schedule as per established procedures. Is able to complete patient setup, calculations and treatment on emergency basis.
• Maintains all equipment within a therapist scope of practice, including logs. Reports equipment malfunctions to medical physicist, lead therapist or department manager. Participants in quality assessment and improvement plan
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance. Maintain clinical competencies for assigned clinical areas. Maintain ARRT Certification in radiation therapy with documented continuing education as required by ARRT.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.