Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center/Full Time 4 Days 8a-5:30p

A Radiation Therapist is an allied health professional who delivers external beam radiation therapy treatments to patients according to the treatment plan prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
• Delivers radiation treatments according to established practices and standards
• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy and according to the prescription
• Records treatment data in the patient’s medical record; monitors integrity of the documentation for accuracy
• Performs pre-treatment, pre-simulation time-outs for quality assurance
• Reviews prescriptions, diagnosis, and treatment information
• Prepares equipment such as treatment and immobilization devices
• Maintains and updates the patient’s electronic medical record as necessary
• Adheres to and applies radiation safety regulations and requirements that are set forth by state and federal guidelines
• Maintain all patient markings to ensure accurate delivery of treatment

Other Functions:

• Assists with CT and clinical simulation for use in the treatment planning process as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy School/Program
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy (R.T.T) within 90 days of graduation
• Basic Life Support Certification 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Varian Treatment Units
• Experience with ARIA record and verify systems

Salary Range: $33.79 - $50.68/ Hour