Radiation Therapist - Oncology Services

Maine Health • Portland, ME

54d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist role is responsible for the monitoring and calibrating of machine functions, instruction of students, and shielding and positioning of patients as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.

Requirements

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, physics, chemistry, radiation safety as well as radiation therapy procedures, techniques, and equipment and safety and health precautions at a level generally acquired through completion of an approved 2-year program in Radiation Therapy Technology required.
• Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy and current applicable state(s) license as a Radiation Therapist through the ARRT required.
• Proficiency in performing radiation therapy treatments generally acquired through on-the-job training and experience required.

Responsibilities

• monitoring and calibrating of machine functions
• instruction of students
• shielding and positioning of patients as prescribed in the individual treatment plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees