PRN Radiation Therapist

SunState Medical Specialists•Orange Park, FL

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist coordinates, plans, and administers high-quality, comprehensive, age- and disease-appropriate radiotherapy to oncology patients of all ages. The role uses radiation therapy equipment, computers, and established techniques to support a positive patient experience while maintaining radiation safety for patients and staff. Depending on the location, the therapist may operate radiation therapy machines and CT simulator technology using techniques such as 3D Conformal, IMRT, SRS/SBRT, IGRT, and brachytherapy. The therapist supports patient care and department operations through accurate treatment delivery and documentation, equipment quality assurance, scheduling, chart review, patient education, and coordination with physicians, nurses, physics, dosimetry, and other staff. The position may include after-hours or weekend coverage as assigned, and requires compliance with applicable professional standards, licensure requirements, and company policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved School for Radiation Therapy.
ARRT Registered Technologist (T).
State licensure where required.
Good standing with continuing education and license requirements.
CPR certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer literacy, including experience with Record & Verify Applications, Treatment Delivery Applications, Electronic Medical Record, OWAN, DTS, and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Prepare or construct immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.
Position patients accurately for simulation and treatment according to the prescription.
Administer prescribed radiation doses using radiation therapy equipment and established practices and standards.
Document simulations, treatments, and patient care activities in the EMR, and assist other departments with documentation matters.
Check radiation therapy and simulation equipment for proper operation using established quality-assurance and warm-up procedures; report equipment problems through established processes.
Review the prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and patient identification before treatment.
Follow radiation protection principles for patients, self, and others, including ALARA.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to the physician.
Respond to medical emergencies by calling 911 and immediately notifying the physician, nurse, and supervisor on duty; document when 911 is called and when responders arrive.
Check for treatment side effects and notify appropriate staff, including the Lead/Senior Therapist, nurse, or physician.
Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physician advice about treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Coordinate and plan patient schedules efficiently to optimize resources.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Train or supervise students and help newly hired Radiation Therapists acclimate.
Attend mandatory work-related meetings and training sessions, including chart rounds, and participate in regularly scheduled technical and clinical staff meetings.
Perform documented chart reviews and report issues to the Lead or Senior Therapist.
Assign tasks through the EMR to communicate pending work.
Provide float coverage to other operational areas during idle time.
Operate the radiation therapy machines and CT simulator technology used at the assigned location, as applicable, and develop a cross-training plan with the Lead or Senior Therapist for unfamiliar equipment and technology when permitted by licensure or certification.
Maintain productive relationships with physics and dosimetry departments.
Follow established practice patterns to ensure timely treatment-plan readiness, including quality assurance before treatment initiation and follow-up.
Reconcile daily treatment counts with captured DTS counts, report inaccuracies to the Lead or Senior Therapist daily, and assist with statistical reports requested by Administration.
Follow ARRT and ASRT codes of ethics and practice standards, applicable licensure and certification requirements, and established procedures for reporting treatment variances.
Report work-related injuries to the supervisor immediately.
Participate in OSHA-related activities, including drills.
Complete required competencies, mandatory training, and compliance activities.
Monitor department supply levels and notify the supervisor before supplies reach zero.
Understand the possibility of after-hours and weekend therapist coverage as assigned.