Radiation Therapist

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

12d

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist delivers radiation treatments and supports radiation oncology procedures, treatment planning, patient care, and quality assurance. The role uses specialized treatment equipment and techniques while following radiation safety protocols. Radiation therapists work in a controlled radiation environment and interact with patients, families, visitors, and the broader clinical team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
Registered by the ARRT and licensed by the State of Massachusetts.
Maintain certification through continuing education in accordance with ARRT and Massachusetts Radiation Control Program standards.
At least two years’ experience with Aria or a similar system.
BLS certification required within three months of the position start date and must be maintained.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to triage work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Ability to maintain harmonious, cooperative relationships with fellow employees, medical staff, patients, and guests, and to work effectively as part of a department team.
Detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to demonstrate interpersonal skills for patient interactions.
Ability to problem-solve, work independently and alongside team members, and demonstrate technical proficiency and good communication skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift and position patients.

Responsibilities

Operate specialized equipment, including linear accelerators, KV machines, and HDR units, to deliver precise radiation doses using techniques such as KV, electron beam, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, DIBH, and HDR.
Assist Radiation Oncologists and physicians with treatment-planning sessions.
Observe radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
Collaborate with the Oncology team on treatment-planning simulation procedures, including precise patient positioning and immobilization.
Determine CT scanning protocols and administer IV contrast per protocol, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
Support physicians with fiducial marker placement.
Obtain high-quality CT scans for treatment planning, document setup, and bill for procedures.
Record treatment information in patient charts and report erratic treatment-machine behavior to a Supervisor or Physicist.
Perform morning machine warm-ups and calibration and quality-assurance checks.
Schedule patients on treatment machines using a computerized scheduling system and coordinate treatment times with Medical Oncology appointments.
Maintain contact with patients and communicate with Nurses, Physicians, Dosimetrists, and Physicists.
Observe patients for reactions and report them to Nurses or Physicians; reinforce physician advice regarding treatment reactions and care.
Provide for patients’ physical and psychological needs during examinations and procedures, supporting safety and comfort before and during radiographic procedures.
Maintain daily billing information and organize patient appointments, portal films, and treatment information.
Perform quality-assurance checks on treatment plans before treatment begins, review treatment consents and prescriptions, and verify treatment parameters.
Perform daily imaging with Exac Trac Dynamic to verify patient positioning before treatment and perform treatment time-outs.
Advise and assist Radiation Therapy students and staff as needed.
Prepare for and assist with radioactive seed implants and high-dose-rate brachytherapy procedures as designated by management.
Assist with quality improvement and participate in quality-improvement teams.
Irradiate blood for clinical use at CCH.
Consistently provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.