RADIATION THERAPIST

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Radiation Therapy

RAD THER

Full-Time

Candidates for the Radiation Therapy position will have the following job responsibilities:

• Performs high-quality radiation therapy procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepares patient and area for the procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
• Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of the equipment. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Radiation Therapy

RAD THER

Full-Time

Candidates for the Radiation Therapy position must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
• ARRT-T Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T).
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience.

Salary Range: $36-52/hour