Job Description

• Include but are not limited to: Operates all CT/SIM and treatment equipment including linear accelerators and high dose rate after loading machine.

• Performs morning check and warm-up of CT/SIM and/or accelerators.

• Operates treatment machines as well as all patient support assemblies as well as Record and Verify system.

• Treats patients with prescribed mode, energy, dose, and monitor units/treatment time as prescribed by a physician.

• Performs patient set-ups as per physician prescription and according to Department Policies and Procedures.

• Participates in a team approach to giving radiation treatments.

• Maintains treatment records, schedules patient treatments and provides patient instructions.

• Makes patient set-up devices, immobilization devices, and radiation field-shaping blocks.

• Prepares patient treatment chart.

• Exhibits standards of professional behavior appropriate to the age-specific needs of each patient.

• Protects patients, staff, visitors, and self from unnecessary radiation exposure or injury.

• Prevents transmission of infectious disease through adherence to infection control practices.

• Maintains good verbal and written communication skills and works collaboratively with all staff members.

• Exhibits excellent customer service skills.

• Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Corporate Compliance Accountability Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

• The Radiation Therapist provides treatment programs for all patients referred to Radiation Oncology; coordinates scheduling; provides patient education regarding procedures; greets physicians, patients and families thereof with a friendly, positive attitude; assist supervisor with quality assurance for Accelerators, Simulators and other related equipment; assist in Simulations,

• Block fabrication, and preparation of charts and computer for treatment; observes radiation safety measures; writes and reviews patients progress reports, including charting, and reports to referring physicians

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Therapeutic Radiologic Technology program resulting in an Associate or Bachelor's degree or Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program resulting in an Associate Degree and a Certificate in Radiation Therapy Required

• AART (T) certification required on hire.

• AZ Medical Radiology License required on hire (Original license must be at facility to begin employment)

• Radiation Therapy Technologist Certificate

• Basic Life Support (BCLS), 1 year of experience as Radiation Therapist required.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Two to three years as a Radiation Therapist

Additional Requirements:

• California Fluoroscopy license (required in areas where fluoroscopy is performed by the therapist for patient diagnosing)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Use of record and verify system and multi-leaf collimators. One (1) year recent and relevant experience preferred in patient treatment using various radiation therapy equipment.

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