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.

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

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.