Radiation Therapist

San Juan Regional Medical Center•Farmington, NM

12d

About The Position

A Radiation Therapist prepares and conducts treatment procedures for patients, providing compassionate support and clear communication to help sustain the restorative process and ensure proper departmental involvement. The role treats cancer patients using a linear accelerator and simulation equipment, while working closely with the Medical Physicist, Dosimetrist, and Radiation Oncologist. The therapist also supports patient scheduling, treatment documentation, equipment checks, patient education, and departmental quality and education activities. The position may require on-call coverage for after-hours emergencies.

Requirements

Completion of a formal program in Radiation Therapy.
Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Certified Radiation Therapist.
Current New Mexico State license in Radiation Therapy.
Fluency in English.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and sensory demands, including lifting, pushing, or pulling varying weights that may exceed 200 pounds; standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, and other listed physical activities; and required hearing and vision capabilities.

Responsibilities

Operate the linear accelerator to treat cancer patients.
Set up and position patients for daily treatments according to the patient care plan.
Schedule patients for daily treatments and call patients to arrange simulations or treatments.
Work closely with the Medical Physicist, Dosimetrist, and Radiation Oncologist.
Review, edit, and credit technical charges at the conclusion of the workday.
Perform daily machine warm-up and quality assurance data checks.
Be on call for after-hours emergencies.
Operate conventional and/or CT simulators.
Set up and position patients for simulation according to physician and/or dosimetrist instructions.
Construct special treatment aids and devices.
Communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Inform the physician and/or nurse of changes in a patient’s status during treatments.
Explain the treatment process to patients and/or family members and answer questions.
Maintain daily documentation in patients’ departmental treatment charts.
Maintain continuing education units as required by the ARRT and the State of New Mexico.
Attend patient care, quality assurance, and departmental staff meetings.
Implement SJRMC’s Service Standards—Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship—in daily work.
Perform other duties as assigned.