Radiation Therapy Technician - Flower Hickman Cancer Center - Radiation Oncology
About The Position
As a Radiation Therapist Technician, you will provide prescribed radiation therapy to patients of all age groups. You will deliver the doses of radiation therapy, position patients, explain the procedure, and answer any questions. You will work with physicists, dosimetrists, nursing staff and physicians during treatment to ensure the best patient care. You will also coordinate support services like social work and dietary. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
Requirements
- Education: Associate degree in Radiation Therapy
- License: Ohio Radiologic License required to work in Ohio
- Certification: ARRT, CPR
Nice To Haves
- Education: Bachelors of Radiation Therapy
- Skills: Knowledge of Varian equipment/software, EPIC
- Years of Experience: 1+ year as a working RT; Simulation experience.
- License: Ohio Radiologic License
- Certification: ARRT, CPR
Responsibilities
- Age-Appropriate Care: Applies the necessary knowledge and skills to provide care to patients across all age groups (infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric).
- Patient Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates sensitivity to the physical, emotional, and socio-psychological needs of all patients while delivering care.
- Radiation Therapy Administration: Delivers prescribed doses of radiation therapy, positions patients, answers questions, and explains procedures as needed.
- Collaboration and Coordination: Works with physicists, dosimetrists, nursing staff, and physicians during treatment, coordinating support services like social work and dietary.
- Safety and Quality Assurance: Maintains department policies, quality assurance programs, and safety standards, and participates in process improvement efforts.
Benefits
- We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
