Radiation Therapist Radiation Oncology Casual
About The Position
The Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments to patients at the NMH Cancer Center, following the physician’s prescription and organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role works cooperatively with other team members to ensure treatments and simulations are delivered accurately, compassionately, and to a high standard of quality. The therapist prepares and instructs patients for treatment or simulation, uses appropriate equipment and supplies, assesses pain that may interfere with treatment, and contacts a physician as appropriate. The role also provides direct patient care under physician supervision and/or the direction of an RN/LPN, records medical histories, and adapts care to patients’ individual needs, ages, and abilities. Responsibilities include maintaining infection control and Environment of Care standards and cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; alternatively, Radiologic Technologist training with advanced training and board certification in Radiation Therapy.
- ARRT certification (American Registry of Radiologic Technology).
- IEMA licensure in Medical Radiation Technology.
- AHA BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- At least 1 year of experience in Radiation Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Instruct and prepare patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment.
- Prepare supplies and equipment needed for patient positioning and accurate treatment.
- Assess patient pain that interferes with treatment and contact a physician for intervention when appropriate.
- Room patients and provide direct patient care under physician supervision and/or the direction of an RN/LPN.
- Record medical histories.
- Prepare patients for treatments and provide care according to individual needs, age, and abilities.
- Adhere to CDH Environment of Care policies.
- Maintain infection control standards in treatment and procedure rooms and other patient-care areas.
- Clean and disinfect treatment areas and change linen.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
