Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist uses ionizing-radiation-producing equipment to administer physician-prescribed therapeutic radiation doses for the treatment of disease. The role also assists with simulation and planning of radiation therapy treatments. The position requires a high school education with additional skills training and certification, ARRT certification as a Radiation Technologist, and at least six months of experience. The stated salary range is $38.92 to $60.21.

Requirements

High school education with additional skills training and certification.
ARRT certification as a Radiation Technologist.
At least six months of experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, simulate, and deliver prescribed courses of radiation therapy.
Check beam-direction and protective devices, as well as heavy and dangerous equipment, and keep records under the supervision of a physicist.
Perform daily warm-up and quality-assurance procedures on linear accelerators and report deviations to the physicist.
Assist with high-dose-rate afterloading procedures.
Schedule treatment appointments and simulation check-ins in the EMR, and submit charge tickets.
Verify the prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification.
Check daily treatment time, deliver the prescribed dose, and maintain daily records.
Maintain visual and/or audible communication with patients during treatment and simulation.
Identify changes in a patient’s treatment setup and report them to the physician and/or physicist when necessary; report erratic equipment operation to the physicist.
Apply permanent and temporary markings.
Observe patients’ clinical progress, watch for early signs of complications, and determine when treatment should be withheld until a physician can be consulted.
Set up the simulator room for procedures, including catheters, dummies, tape, and an orthogonal box; take localization films; and assist with treatment.
Explain procedures, communication methods during treatment, and steps to follow in an emergency during treatment.
Maintain and accurately document radiation therapy records and quality measures.
Record statistical data, including weekly and monthly statistics.
Apply radiation-safety rules and regulations, detect radiation hazards, and provide for appropriate public safety in the event of a radiation accident.