Radiation Therapist

Your job is more than a job. Participates in the simulation and treatment of complex treatment fields to achieve optimal treatment plans. Responsible for providing various other radiation therapy procedures.

Day to Day GENERAL DUTIES Administers proper and responsible radiation to patients for radiation therapy. Monitors the patient’s condition regularly while under treatment to look for abnormalities. Assists the radiation oncologist in the localization of tumors.

Performs all simulations and treatment as ordered. Performs simple dose calculations on patients as requested by radiation oncologist. Records all treatments on patient chart as administered.

Performs daily warmup on equipment, documents and notifies physicist of any equipment out of tolerance and deemed faulty. Verifies proper stock of equipment and supplies in treatment rooms in order to avoid treatment delays. Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas.

Completes and accurately documents safety inspection of equipment and room according to procedure as assigned and notifies appropriate person of any variance. Must Haves EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 1 year of experience with Radiation Therapy equipment including Varian, GE, TOMO EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Required: Radiation Therapy Certified Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Required Issuer: American Heart Association Licensure Speciality: Training Certification Certification Name: Radiography Certification Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Licensure Speciality: Certification SKILLS AND ABILITIES Experience on CT, Linear accelerator.

Experience with Philips CT/Varian Linear accelerator. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? No FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS WORK

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