Radiation Therapist

About the role

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS | SIGN ON BONUS | STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT | RELOCATION ASSSISTANCE

Scope

The radiation therapist administers treatments to patients under direction and supervision of a radiation oncologist and the supervisor, therapy & imaging; Accurately positions beam of radiation to correspond with designated tumor volume; Accurately delivers prescribed dose; Under minimal supervision, images tumor volume and outlines the corresponding target on patient's surface; Accurately records data with respect to field parameters, patient dimensions, and contour acquisition, which are essential for proper dosimetric calculations and high quality radiation therapy.

Functions

• Administers daily radiotherapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit, accurately and efficiently, at a speed consistent with patient scheduling.
• Maintains records of daily treatments as required in assigned treatment area. Follows treatment policies and procedures. Proactively reviews patient's chart.
• Assists with outside customers and vendors.
• Participates in the clinical orientation/instruction of newly hired radiation therapists, radiation therapy student and x-ray students.
• Performs mandatory quality control activities and participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement program of the treatment area department.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Observes and adheres to radiation safety and infection control policies.
• Rotational Call

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in radiation therapy technology or suitable equivalent.
• 2 years clinical experience as a radiation therapist preferred but not required.
• ARRT eligible or current registry as RT(T) and licensed by the Louisiana Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
• CPR required.
• Computer skills and exposure to various Elekta & Varian treatment machines preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.