Role:

Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department, responsible for delivering precise ionizing radiation therapy to diverse patients in accordance with physician prescriptions.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate radiation equipment safely, adhering to radiation safety protocols.
Perform complex technical procedures, including patient setup, simulation, and treatment delivery.
Participate in Quality Control monitoring to ensure treatment accuracy.
Assess patients, provide specialty care considering age-specific needs, and educate patients and families on treatment side effects.
Document accurately in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and report adverse reactions immediately.
Follow all policies and procedures for precise treatment and safety, including fall precautions and universal safety measures.
Assist with patient scheduling, simulate new treatments, and perform other assigned tasks.
Contribute as a clinical instructor for students, evaluating and providing feedback.
Participate in on-call rotations and adhere to organizational standards of conduct.

Qualifications & Skills:

Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited program.
ARRT Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) and BLS certifications required upon hire.
Minimum of 2 years' radiation therapy experience preferred.
Ability to treat and simulate patients effectively.