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The Radiation Therapist performs all aspects of the radiation treatment as prescribed in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist.

Qualifications:

+ Education

+ Graduate of an accredited school or training program for Radiation Therapy Technology.

+ Certification/Licensure (including annual requirements)

+ ARRT or registry eligible

+ Experience (Yrs/Type)

+ At least 1 year of Radiation Therapy experience preferred

Job Duties and Standards:

+ Administers the correct procedure/treatment to the correct patient, without exception.

+ Obtains history and /or examination data and evaluates for contraindicating conditions.

+ Makes and applies blocks for shielding.

+ Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.

+ Applies tattoos to mark point of beam concentration.

+ Takes port films to ensure localized region to be treated.

+ Performs simulation procedures.

+ Calculates doses of radiation to be applied in treatment.

+ Adjusts and controls the equipment for the delivery of ionizing radiation.

+ Provides emotional support, comfort. Education and information to patients.

+ Ensures that any preparatory instructions are relayed to nursing staff for inpatients on a timely basis, so that procedures/treatments are not delayed due to inadequate or untimely preparation.

+ Keeps Radiation Oncologist advised on all aspects of care provided to their patients, ensuring prompt notification when problems, or potential problems arise.

+ Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each day's use.

+ Performs minor repairs and calibrations, so that outside service calls are avoided for adjustments that are within the scope of the Therapist's ability to handle.

+ Performs duties of clerical and transportation personnel as needed.

+ Prepares, processes or maintains records, reports, forms, logs and other documentation.

+ Participates in the training of students and new employees.

+ Maintains supplies and equipment.

+ Maintains skill competence.

+ Enters data into clinic computer system and bills correctly and appropriately for procedures given.

+ Maintains/adds chemicals to the processor if needed and develops port and simulation films.

+ Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures.

+ Attends annual in services as required by the Radiation Oncology department and SMH.

+ Performs weekly and monthly quality assurance on machines as needed.

+ Rotates in areas of simulation and treatment.

+ Educates patients and explains the procedures prior to performing them in simulation, clinic visits and treatment.

+ Performs other clinical duties as assigned.