Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapist

Guam Regional Medical City • Dededo, GU

19h

About The Position

This role involves using radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and ensure the safety of patients and staff. The Radiation Therapist prepares and administers radiation therapy to patients using appropriate equipment under the direction of a physician. They explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during procedures. Responsibilities include calculating, measuring, and recording radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of, using a computer and following a physician's prescription. The role also involves collecting and analyzing data from computer-generated images for physician interpretation, following directives from physicians, radiology management, and hospital administration, and participating in all department and hospital-directed Quality Assurance activities. Other duties as directed by management are also part of this role.

Requirements

• Certificate of Completion from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program

Nice To Haves

• Two-year experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Using radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Prepare and administer radiation therapy to patients using appropriate equipment under direction of physician.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during procedures.
• Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
• Collect and analyze data from the computer-generated image for interpretation by a physician.
• Follow the directives of physicians, radiology management, and hospital administration in performing activities.
• Participate in all department and hospital directed Quality Assurance activities.
• Perform other duties in the department as directed by management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree