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Radiographic Technologist (Radiation Therapist) (1099)
Pay rate: $88.00 per hour (1099)
Facility Name: Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi
Address: 500 Fisher Street, Building 0701, Keesler AFB, MS 39534
Duration: Long Term
Openings: 01
Onsite Flexibility: 0% Remote
Radiographic Technologist (Radiation Therapist)
Job Description:
Contractor personnel shall ensure all radiation therapy procedures are performed IAW established protocols and only upon
the order of a person lawfully authorized to prescribe radiation therapy. Confer with Radiation Oncologist and Medical
Physicist (Radiation Oncology Physicist) to establish requirements of nonstandard treatment and determine factors, such as
positioning and blocking to satisfy those requirements. Contractor personnel shall refer any ambiguous procedures or
requisitions to the Chief of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physicist (Radiation Oncology Physicist).
Assemble and review patient information in preparation for simulation. Document information, create patient charts, and
coordinate treatment time with other staff. Check prescriptions, diagnosis, charts, and patient identification. Secure x-ray,
lab reports, and patient coding/billing information as needed.
Provide a supportive and caring environment for patients undergoing radiation treatment, showing empathy to patient and
family, and representing the department with a pleasant, professional behavior. Explain procedure, means of communication
during treatment, and procedures to follow if emergency arises during treatment to patient. Respect the patient's right to
refuse treatment. If the patient does not want the procedure performed, the patient's wish shall be respected, and the
incident shall be brought to the attention of the respective Radiation Oncologist.
Receive patients, explain treatment procedures, position patients, obtain patient contours, and confer with the Radiation
Oncologist and Dosimetrist regarding the volumes to be treated. Simulate treatment, mark patient's skin, and prepare
specialized, tailor-made accessories; such as bolus, blocks, immobilization devices, and compensating filters.
Oversee treatment and evaluate overall daily treatment operations. Ensure the correct position and alignment of fields, as
simulated, and that all treatments are delivered as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist.
Perform computerized tomography (CT) simulation for all patients. Check operating parameters of radiation therapy
simulators, treatment system, and linear accelerators to ensure compatibility of simulation setup and treatment machine
setup. Ensure all simulation documentation is properly completed and filed. Assist Dosimetrist during patient setup to record
radiation therapy treatment parameters in treatment charts.
Will comply with the wear, use, and maintenance of all required personal protective equipment (to include but not limited to
respiratory protection) as required to perform normal duties, as identified by Bioenvironmental Engineering occupational
health surveillance.
Degree/Education: Radiographic Technologist (RADIATION THERAPIST) shall be a graduate from a Joint Review committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited radiation therapist training program and have a current certification
from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
Certifications: Basic Life Support
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty identified in the TO.
Board Certification: Shall be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiation Therapy Technology
– e.g. &; R.T. (T) (ARRT)
Licensure: Mississippi License
Work Schedule and Duty Hours: Routine work schedules will be Monday through Friday between 0700 hrs and 1700 hrs
according to established individual schedules based on the department needs not to exceed 8 hours/day excluding a 1 hour
lunch. Duty hours may commence at 0600 and extend to 1800, Monday through Friday, when required based on patient
need. Any changes to the work schedule must be approved by the Chief of Radiation Oncology. Contractor personnel shall be
in the clinic and available for work during the hours specified in their respective work schedules.