Radiation Therapist

About the position

Under the direction of the Lead Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. He/She has the responsibility for the efficient and safe operation of the department with special emphasis on the delivery of the prescribed radiation treatment. The therapist should understand the mechanics of specific diseases and treatment planning, and be involved in verification of these factors. He/She will be given the opportunity to do a rotation in simulation to then assume the responsibility for a safe and efficient patient simulation. Will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care/needs of an assigned group of patients. Must maintain the treatment machine QA and report any malfunctions or discrepancies in output to the Department Physicist. Responsibility to adhere to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Performs moving QA on the treatment unit.
• Able to assess that equipment is operating according to physics policy.
• Calls appropriate person immediately after equipment malfunctions, clears faults on the unit that have been approved by physics.
• Reviews all new starts by checking the blocks, simulation printout, dose and calculation sheet; checks prescription for field verification; uses digital camera to verify patient positioning and field orientation.
• Checks EMR for prescription and treatment parameters, doses, wedges, and monitor units.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy.
• Registry eligible or currently registered by the ARRT as a Radiation Therapist (T).
• Florida Licensed as Registered Radiation Therapist (RRT) or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
• ARRT (T) (Required).
• BLS (Required).

Benefits

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support