General Summary of Duties: Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files.
Essential Functions:
Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test; performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment and documentation of findings with the direction of the physician; assists patients with basic patient care needs in a clinic setting.
Provides emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and ensures that patient safety is maintained
Discuss various treatment plans with the patient; developed in partnership with a clinical oncologists and physicians.
Establish the correct radiation dosage and location or area to treat.
Help patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects.
Safely provide the correct radiotherapy treatment to patients.
Operate the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.
Ensure that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and in excellent working order.
Maintain accurate records of a patients treatment regimen.
Experience:
Minimum: 1 - 2 years prior experience in a hospital/clinic setting as Radiation Therapist.
Open to New Grad, Exp preferred Varian Trilogy and IX
Proficiency with Varian linear accelerators is essential.
Knowledge of GE and Philips CT scanners is a plus.
Must be proficient in all types of radiation treatment plans and protocols.
Requirements:
Education: Completion of at least a two year approved School of Radiation Therapy
Experience: One year full time experience as a Radiation Therapist.
Licensure: Valid state radiology registration as required by state law
Certification: Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
Current CPR/BLS Certification
Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status U S Citizenship