Radiation Therapist (Per Diem)

Hartford Healthcare•Norwich, CT

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare’s Cancer Institute provides coordinated cancer care through an integrated team of caregivers and physicians, supported by advanced technology. Radiation Therapists maintain their assigned treatment machine and schedule and work with the Radiation Oncology Team to support each patient’s experience. Under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist administers daily radiation therapy treatments, maintains treatment documentation, monitors patients, and follows radiation-safety procedures. The role also contributes to quality assurance, staff and student instruction, and education programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved radiation therapy program.
Valid Connecticut State Radiographer’s License.
ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate and use all types of radiation therapy equipment and supplies.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients who may be experiencing physical and/or emotional stress.
Analytical skills for delivering radiation treatments based on available patient data.

Responsibilities

Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician using Phillips CT Sim, Elekta Agility, and Versa linear accelerators.
Display professional conduct that supports the well-being of radiation oncology patients.
Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation in Mosaiq.
Observe patients’ clinical progress, apply clinical decision-making skills, and recognize and report signs of complications.
Use treatment accessories to accurately reproduce radiation treatments.
Follow radiation-safety protocols.
Safely and effectively operate computerized simulation and treatment machines.
Maintain the schedules for treatment machines and the simulator.
Perform machine safety checks, understand safe equipment operating limits, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the appropriate authority.
Construct immobilization devices and use custom blocking techniques appropriate for radiation therapy.
Use appropriate imaging equipment for precise tumor localization.
Assist with developing quality assurance programs for treatment and simulation procedures.
Assist with on-the-job instruction and orientation of staff therapists and students.
Assist with developing in-service education programs.
Perform time-outs at key points in the treatment procedure to verify the correct patient, site, equipment, technique, and daily dose.
Perform other duties as assigned.