Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Job Description:

We are a superficial radiotherapy (SRT) provider operating in the Dermatology arena, with a focus on quality and customer service. Founded in 2016, we are poised to become the largest provider of SRT for Dermatologists in the U.S. Our core competency centers on striving to be the Dermatologist's 'aspirin' in all aspects of SRT solutions for their patients.

Responsibilities:

• Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
• Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
• Maintain records, reports, and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients' reactions.
• Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
• Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
• Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
• Check for side effects such as skin irritation and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
• Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
• Photograph treated area of patient.
• Help physicians, radiation oncologists, and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
• Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
• Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
• Provide assistance to other health-care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
• Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited program
• ARRT Board Certification in Radiation Therapy, R.T.(T), or registry eligible within 3 months
• State licensure (if applicable)

Benefits:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive benefit package
• 401K plan with match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Radiation therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy (Preferred)

Work Location:

• In person