Radiation Therapist (4516) RADIATION THERAPY CHI SJH OFFICE PARK

Lexington Clinic • Lexington, KY

10d

About The Position

The Staff Radiation Therapist performs accurate treatment delivery in accordance with treatment prescriptions and instructions, following safety measures and using appropriate devices. The role works under the supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager and the medical direction of the department physician. The therapist exercises appropriate initiative and judgment while providing patient care and carrying out departmental duties. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

The position’s physical guidelines include moving and positioning oneself, remaining stationary, negotiating steps, and being exposed to minimal radiation for up to eight hours per day. The therapist assists patients with turning and getting on and off examination tables and wheelchairs, pushes wheelchairs, and safely moves and transports patients. The role also involves visual and auditory acuity, mobility, maneuvering equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and exposure to electrical, radiation, chemical, and biohazardous materials. This description outlines the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties, skills, or responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain radiation operator certification from the state of Kentucky.
• Physical ability to move, position oneself, remain stationary, negotiate steps, and maintain mobility.
• Ability to assist patients with movement and safely move and transport patients.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with exposure to electrical, radiation, chemical, and biohazardous materials.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training, probably indicated by a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Graduation from a certified Radiation Therapy Program.
• C.R.T. and A.R.R.T. certification.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation treatments accurately according to treatment prescriptions and instructions.
• Follow safety measures and use applicable devices.
• Exercise appropriate initiative and judgment in patient care and departmental duties.
• Assist patients with turning and getting on and off examination tables and wheelchairs.
• Push wheelchairs and safely move and transport patients.
• Maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED