Radiation Therapist

Margaret Mary Health•Batesville, IN

11d

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist precisely delivers prescribed radiation therapy according to the treatment plan and simulates patients using positioning techniques and devices that support comfort and reproducibility. The role assesses patients at each visit, coordinates care under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, communicates with patients and their families, maintains accurate clinical and treatment records, and collaborates with physicians, physicists, and other radiation therapists. The position also prepares and operates the linear accelerator and CT scanner, maintains equipment and supplies, and participates in chart rounds.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Radiation Therapy.
Must be licensed as a Radiation Therapist in the state of Indiana.
Strong customer service skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to use medical equipment, including a linear accelerator, CT simulator, block cutter, vac-loc vacuum, and mask water bath.
Ability to operate basic office equipment and hospital applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior Radiation Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow patient safety practices, including using two patient identifiers, clarifying physician orders, using standing orders when indicated, and reporting sentinel events, adverse drug reactions, or incidents.
Report changes in patient condition and pertinent patient information to physicians or appropriate team members; reassess and document patients after interventions as needed.
Communicate with and educate patients, caregivers, and family members, protecting patient privacy and documenting communication in the EHR.
Assess patients at each visit, record relevant information, initiate appropriate interventions or physician notification, and assist the physician during examinations as needed.
Coordinate patient care under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, respond to patient calls about radiation treatments or side effects under physician direction, and schedule treatment visits, consultations, and follow-up appointments.
Maintain complete radiation treatment records and update medication records in the EHR; participate in chart rounds and reconcile matters raised.
Review treatment plans, prescriptions, setups, and ARIA information before a patient's first treatment; verify calculations and prescriptions, position patients on the linear accelerator, and verify treatment marks using port films.
Maintain clear, precise skin markings and document changes; notify the physician or physicist of errors or discrepancies in treatment or prescriptions.
Position patients on the CT table using immobilization devices, scan the treatment area, and document setup and field-center markings for the dosimetrist or physicist.
Explain the planning process and treatment procedure to patients and families, provide treatment-area-specific radiation information and resource information, and maintain visual or audible communication with patients during treatment.
Perform the morning warm-up of the TruBeam linear accelerator and CT scanner, maintain daily warm-up records, launch ARIA and verify connectivity between the LINAC and OSMS, and notify the appropriate service engineer or physicist of equipment issues or out-of-range parameters.
Monitor supply inventory, notify appropriate personnel when supplies need to be ordered, stock the treatment room and simulator, and collect dirty linen for deposit in the soiled utility room.
Remain current with ARRT continuing education requirements and perform other duties as directed by the Radiation Oncologist or manager.