RADIATION THERAPIST LEAD CT SIMULTN

Salina, KS Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

Position Summary:

The Lead CT Simulation Radiation Therapist serves as the department's primary clinical and technical resource for CT simulation and is responsible for the clinical, technical, quality, and operational oversight of CT simulation activities. The position applies advanced knowledge of radiation therapy, cross-sectional anatomy, CT imaging, treatment-planning principles, patient positioning, immobilization, and simulation protocols to support accurate and reproducible simulation for radiation treatment planning. The Lead provides clinical direction and oversight to PRN, traveling, and student radiation therapists during CT simulation; coordinates daily workflow, patient scheduling, room utilization, and staffing; selects appropriate CT protocols; and ensures accurate transfer of images and treatment-related information to the treatment planning system. The Lead collaborates with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists to resolve complex simulation and positioning issues, maintains CT simulation standards and procedures, and supports quality improvement and accreditation activities. The Lead may also provide direct radiation therapy treatment as operational needs require.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Sciences, Medical Imaging, or a directly related radiation therapy/imaging specialty required Minimum Experience One year of clinical Radiation Therapy experience, including demonstrated CT simulation experience Experience serving as a clinical resource, preceptor, mentor, or lead in radiation therapy or CT simulation Required Registration/License/Certification Registered Radiation Therapist, RT(T), through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registry eligible Kansas License for Radiology Technology Basic Life Support certification will be accepted from either American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Health Care Provider, or Basic Life Support (American Heart Association-Health Care Provider), or successfully completes within the first 90 days of employment