Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist at Dartmouth Health in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, United States Job Description Overview This position is located in St. Johnsbury, VT. DH benefits start the first day of employment. Treats patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology. Counsels, schedules and maintains detailed records on patient treatment. Responsibilities Treats patients with the various treatment modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols. Observes and questions patients about their response to treatment. Screens, counsels or directs physical and emotional problems to Radiation Oncologist andor nurse. Directs patients to nurse for weekly evaluation. Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories are prepared and accounted for. Presents field verification films to MD to verify set-up. Adjusts fields as the Radiation Oncologist directs. Documents and follows through on changes and re-film. Maintains patient treatment records; prepares dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily. Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis. Schedules research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students. Maintains and supplies assigned treatment rooms. Performs a variety of functions to oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a technical resource for students. Performs other duties as required or assigned, including, travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required 1 year experiencepreferred Required LicensureCertifications

• NH MIRT license or Temp MIRT license at hire
• VT OPR Radiation Therapist or Temp Radiation Therapist at hire
• ARRT certified and registered Radiation Therapist within 90 days of hire
• BLS within 30 days of hire

Area of Interest:

Allied Health

Pay Range:

$38.34Hr.

• $61.34Hr. FTEHours per pay period:1.00
• 1.00
• 40 hrsweek

Shift:

Day

Job ID:

38697 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:

Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. and