Radiation Therapist
Job Summary
Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's) (Preferred)
- Master's Degree (Preferred)
- Experience in radiologic technology (Preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT) (Required)
- ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) (Required)
- Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT) (Required)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Preferred)
- Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services (Preferred)
Key Responsibilities
- Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
- Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
- Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
- Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
- Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician.
- Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
