What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at University Cancer & Blood Center?
Job Description
Schedule:
Schedule:
- Monday- Friday
- NO weekends
- Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body part using radiation therapy equipment.
- Positions patients for treatment with accuracy.
- Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
- Performs machine safety checks, knows safe limits of equipment operations, and reports abnormalities or inconsistencies to proper authority.
- Follows principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others.
- Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan that is customized to the patient's needs.
- Educates, prepares, and reassures patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, reinforcing physician's advice regarding treatment and post treatment care.
- Observes and reassures patients during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.
- Checks for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea, and hair loss to assess patient's reaction to treatment.
- Documents treatment, dosage, patient reactions, etc. in patient chart.
- Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identification.
- Photographs treated area of patient and processes film.
- Performs CT Simulation on a rotating basis.
- Ability to step in and perform duties as needed.
- Must have an Associate or Bachelor's (preferred)
- RTT Board Certification.
- RTTs will be licensed in the state they are hired to work in. They must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and be in good standing without past or present disciplinary actions against their registry.
- ARRT Certified
- Radiation Therapy 1 year (preferred)
- Must be able to be on their feet for long periods and be able to lift and move patients who need assistance.
- Detail oriented