Radiation Technologist

Job Overview

The position is responsible for simulating treatment set-ups, performing dosimetric calculations, administering radiation therapy treatments, and assisting with patient care management.

Minimum Prerequisites

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology

Licenses/Certifications: Certified Radiation Therapist by a nationally recognized Radiation Therapy Technologists registry (e.g., ARRT-T), or temporary certification for recent graduates, up to 60 days post-graduation. Additionally, licensed by the state's Department of Health (e.g., CMRT)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in collaboration with others to perform job functions.
• Demonstrates commitment to the core values by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of advancing health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results.

Key Responsibilities

• Simulates treatment set-ups according to physician instruction.
• Performs dosimetric calculations under the supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist, using either manual or computerized dose calculations.
• Accurately delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
• Assists in Brach therapy procedures.
• Warms up treatment machines/simulator and checks all safety and operational procedures; reports any erratic operation to the physicist.
• Checks the laser positioning to ensure proper alignment.
• Verifies dose through barometer and thermometer measurements; reports any discrepancies to the physicist.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all organization policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

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