Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapist
About The Position
Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapist Basic Purpose of the Job: Using radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff. Prepare and administer radiation therapy to patients using appropriate equipment under direction of physician. Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during procedures. Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription. Collect and analyze data from the computer-generated image for interpretation by a physician. Follow the directives of physicians, radiology management, and hospital administration in performing activities. Participate in all department and hospital directed Quality Assurance activities. Perform other duties in the department as directed by management.
Requirements
- Certificate of Completion from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program
- Must possess a current certification of completion from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
- Must possess a current ARRT certification and state licensure.
- BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart
Nice To Haves
- Two-year experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Using radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Prepare and administer radiation therapy to patients using appropriate equipment under direction of physician.
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during procedures.
- Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- Collect and analyze data from the computer-generated image for interpretation by a physician.
- Follow the directives of physicians, radiology management, and hospital administration in performing activities.
- Participate in all department and hospital directed Quality Assurance activities.
- Perform other duties in the department as directed by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
