Radiation Therapist Oncology

Ascension•Kokomo, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves administering radiation therapy to patients by exposing specific areas of their bodies to prescribed doses of radiation. The Radiation Therapist will prepare and position patients, select anatomic parameters accurately, and deliver the appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with the physician and dosimetrist. They will maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions, maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including the linear accelerator, and ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards. Additionally, the role requires ensuring prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS, and assisting in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
Prepare and position patients and select anatomic parameters accurately.
Deliver appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality,correct lead markers and patient data/history).
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.