Radiation Therapist Cancer Center
About The Position
As our Radiation Therapist, you will utilize your expertise by administering radiation treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist. Every day you will maintain daily records on each patient. Performs simulations and makes custom blocks. Participates in Quality Assurance monitoring and quality control checks on the equipment. Cares for patients of all ages, with a variety of malignant and/or sometimes benign diseases. To be successful in this role, you must perfectly balance advanced technical precision with deep emotional intelligence. You'll operate complex equipment like linear accelerators and CT scanners to administer life-saving cancer treatments while building long-term, empathetic relationships with patients who see you daily for weeks.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program
- ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire
- BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Operate complex equipment like linear accelerators and CT scanners
- Build long-term, empathetic relationships with patients
Responsibilities
- Maintain daily records on each patient.
- Performs simulations and makes custom blocks.
- Participates in Quality Assurance monitoring and quality control checks on the equipment.
- Cares for patients of all ages, with a variety of malignant and/or sometimes benign diseases.
- Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions
- Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions
- Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan
- Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed
- Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician
- Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom
Benefits
- Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus
- $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
