Radiation Therapist

Springfield Clinic•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The radiation therapist is responsible for providing safe and accurate radiation treatment to patients with compassion. A radiation therapist recognizes patient conditions essential for the successful completion of simulation and treatment, communicates information among team members, and fosters a collegial working environment.

Requirements

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation accredited education program on Radiologic Technology/Radiation Therapy Program.
Must maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
Must maintain active accreditation in Radiography with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Division of Nuclear Safety.
CPR per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of human anatomy, human physiology, pathology and medical terminology, comprehension of oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, radiation oncology techniques, radiation safety and the psychosocial aspects of cancer are required.
Demonstrate accurate manipulation/knowledge of accelerator, treatment table, gantry, hand pendants, electron cones, console, wedge placement, emergency stops, intercom, TV cameras, laser accuracy, etc.
Competency with simulator, simulates radiation treatment fields according to Radiation Oncologist.
Competency with linear accelerators, radiation oncology record and verify systems, portal vision, on board imaging for treatment delivery and CT scanners for simulation.
Demonstrate solid understanding of the equipment operation and attached components.

Responsibilities

Receive, relay and document verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's radiation oncology record.
Corroborate a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for sure by a licensed practitioner and verifies informed consent for applicable procedure.
Accurately explain simulation/treatment procedures to patients/family prior to beginning procedure.
Perform planning CT scans and apply ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription and instruction of the provider.
Construct/prepare immobilization, beam directional and beam modification devices.
Deliver radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
Participate in brachytherapy and other procedures as needed.
Evaluate images for technical quality and ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Report all equipment issues to the Radiation Physicist, Operations Manager or Lead Therapist.
Communicate all information concerning equipment issues to the service engineers.
Use imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
Detect and report significant changes in patients' conditions and determining when to withhold treatment until the radiation oncologist is consulted.
Perform Quality Assurance tests that are required by the physicians and physicists.
Submit charges on each patient for treatments delivered.
Apply the principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.