Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center/Full Time 4 Days 8a-5:30p

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Radiation Therapist is an allied health professional who delivers external beam radiation therapy treatments to patients according to the treatment plan prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy School/Program
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy (R.T.T) within 90 days of graduation
Basic Life Support Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Varian Treatment Units
Experience with ARIA record and verify systems

Responsibilities

Delivers radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
Delivers radiation treatments according to established practices and standards
Positions patients for treatment with accuracy and according to the prescription
Records treatment data in the patient’s medical record; monitors integrity of the documentation for accuracy
Performs pre-treatment, pre-simulation time-outs for quality assurance
Reviews prescriptions, diagnosis, and treatment information
Prepares equipment such as treatment and immobilization devices
Maintains and updates the patient’s electronic medical record as necessary
Adheres to and applies radiation safety regulations and requirements that are set forth by state and federal guidelines
Maintain all patient markings to ensure accurate delivery of treatment
Assists with CT and clinical simulation for use in the treatment planning process as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist
Performs other duties as assigned.