Radiation Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from a Radiation Therapy education program.
• Certified by the American Registry for Radiation Therapists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy or registry eligible required. Must become certified within one year of hire.
• Maintain active BLS Certification
• Experience in radiation therapy; Or combined years of relevant education and experience to perform the essential duties of this position.
• Ability to effectively operate standard medical equipment, electronic medical record software, and standard office equipment and software
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service excellence
• Possess cross-cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships
• Ability to perform tasks both collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrates concern for patients of all ages, visitors, and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality of information and privacy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and treatment for patients in accordance with department standards, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for the operation of all Radiation Oncology equipment: linear accelerators, simulator, and other related therapy accessories.
• Responsible for accurate and complete documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides safe, ethical and professional care for patients with sensitivity to their needs, utilizes infection control principles and sterile techniques as required.
• Assists the Radiation Oncologist to simulate setup fields for patients to be treated.
• Responsible for accurate and complete documentation of all simulation parameters needed for treatment and procedures.
• Assists the physics staff in performing simple QA checks to assure accuracy of simulated setups.
• Responsible for reporting malfunctions of Radiation Oncology equipment as identified per unit standard.
• Responsible for adherence with Minnesota Department of Health standards for radiation safety.
• Actively participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in the operation of the unit to include accurate and timely scheduling, charging of patient activity and ordering of tests/procedures.
• Performs basic dose calculations for treatment of patients.
• Understands custom blocks for all types of treatments.
• May provide cross-coverage at all CCH radiation sites.
• Perform patient setup in CT for treatment planning.
• Actively participates in patient conferences, department meetings, committees and task forces.
• May lead education on various subjects related to radiation therapy.
• Assists in scheduling and coordinating brachytherapy or special procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• retirement
• paid time off
• long-term disability
• employee wellness initiative