Radiation Med Therapist/On-Call/UKHC

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Job Title Radiation Med Therapist/On-Call/UKHC Requisition Number DU14975 Department Name M3350:Radiation Medicine Services Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $30.00 - $53.67/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status On Call Required Education Associate's Degree
Required Related Experience No Experience required
Required License/Registration/Certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Valid Kentucky State License Registration (obtained before start date).
Physical Requirements requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, of objects over 50 pounds
Shift On-Call Days Nights and weekends as needed
Job Summary The Department of Radiation Medicine Services seeks an On-Call Radiation Therapist to provide radiation treatment delivery.

To accurately & efficiently treat patients according to the doctor's radiation prescription. Observe patients for unusual reactions & events. Observe radiation safety measures for patient & personnel. Assists in tumor localization procedures. Provides general patient care. Performs cut MLC & electron block cut outs. Maintain patients treatment records daily in Mosaiq/ARIA with electronic documentation. Accurate charge code per patient. Maintain notes on any unusual or complicated setups in the patients treatment chart. All scheduling of treatment times for patient. Observe daily date & time of treatments. Print Dose Site Summaries for MD evaluations. Additional information such as bolses or wedges used. Performs port films & weekly portal images of treatment fields.

Performs CT based simulations in accordance with the Oncologist's cure plan. Properly marks patient & submits CT plan to physics. Schedules return patient visits & assists Oncologist with basic
CMS planning details. Records all patient setup instructions in electronic chart. Submits electronic documents pertaining to simulation. Creates KV templates for IMRT/IGRT treatment. Accurately perform daily QA on the treatment machines. Focus on machine characteristics such as tolerance levels. Notify physicist to look at proper documentation of variance variables in machine dose output. Maintain daily QA record logs on machine and OBI performance. Warm-up and QA of CT simulator. Reorder of supplies pertaining to treatment and simulation.

Maintain patients treatment EMR. Accurate charge code per patient. Maintains notes on any unusual or complicated setups in the patients EMR. All scheduling of treatment times for patients. Maintain and perform weekly portal images.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Attention to detail, Dependability, Customer Service, Linac Accelerator QA/Warmup; Radiation Safety
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience KY State License, AART or ARDMS
Deadline to Apply 08/18/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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