Radiation Therapist

Operates radiation therapy equipment in order to simulate and/or treat patients for malignancies. Completes required documentation in medical records, completes charge procedures and Performs quality assurance checks to verify accuracy of all procedures performed. Applies ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription and instruction of the Radiation Oncologist.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs patient’s simulations under direction of physician, which includes patient alignment, portal marking and chart documentation.
• Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaculocks, bolus and aquaplast masks.
• Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.
• Provides patient and family adult education regarding simulation, treatment procedures and possible reactions (as directed by physician/nurse).
• Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician/nurse.
• Assists in emergency procedures as necessary.
• Delivers a prescribed planned course of radiation therapy, which includes review of prescription, diagnosis, medical record and patient identification. In addition, Prepares room and equipment for patient treatments including set‐up of immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, shielding devices, etc.
• Simulates a course of treatment by defining and identifying tumor volume, target volume and treatment volume as directed and prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Administer therapy treatments in the delivery of a planned course of treatment to adult patients. Monitor, and report, undesirable effects, reactions, therapeutic responses and incompatibilities. Monitor doses to normal tissues within the treatment field to assure that tolerance levels are not exceeded.
• Provide on-call duty as required.
• Monitors patient and equipment during treatment and/or simulation reporting any unusual circumstances, such as patient movement, equipment malfunction, etc.
• Completes daily quality checks on treatment and simulator equipment. Maintains accurate documentation of quality checks. Documents and reports all variances and Initiates proper follow‐up.
• Coordinates patient simulator/treatment schedules.
• Records accurate daily patient billing.
• Participates in the clinical education of radiation therapy students.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Disclosure summary

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree from an Accredited School of Radiation Therapy
• Preferred: Bachelors in Radiation Therapy

Required Licensure and Certifications

• MRAD:TX
• RTT
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) - 14 day grace period

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

• Knowledge of simulation and radiation therapy equipment

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