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Position Summary:

The radiation therapist safely and correctly operates radiation producing equipment to simulate patients for treatment and administer radiation therapy treatments, as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

Responsible for

quality assurance projects, radiation safety, and training of staff/students.

The radiation therapist safely and correctly operates radiation producing equipment to simulate patients for treatment and administer radiation therapy treatments, as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

Responsible for

quality assurance projects, radiation safety, and training of staff/students.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned

:

1. Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

2. Maintains EMR and other documentation related to treatment simulation and delivery.

3. Performs simulation procedures, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.

4. Fabricates treatment immobilization devices and treatment aids, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.

5. Participates in imaging and alignment procedures for radiation treatment delivery, as directed by the radiation oncologist.

6. Schedules simulation and treatment appointments; facilitates communication of scheduling with patient and staff.

7. Captures and verifies/corrects all charges for services rendered.

8. Responsible for patient education and associated documentation.

9. Follows radiation safety protection guidance and ALARA principles for patients and personnel.

10. Utilizes incident reporting and learning system for reporting near misses, variances, and unsafe conditions.

11. Performs machine, equipment, and treatment plan quality assurance.

12. Responsible for quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs for radiation therapists.

13. Follows and participates in creation and maintenance of department and organization policies and procedures.

14. Responsible for clinical training of radiation oncology staff where applicable.

15. Provides support to network sites as necessary.

16. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

_Required:_

+ Associate degree in radiation therapy.

+ Board certified in radiation therapy from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

+ BLS certification as healthcare provider or obtains within 6 months of employment as a radiation therapist.

+ Seven years’ experience working as a radiation therapist

_Preferred:_

* Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy.

* Active member of the American Society of Radiation Therapists (ASRT)