Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Job Description:

• Accurately record, interpret, and administer treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists.
• Take daily images, analyze them, and make adjustments to ensure accurate treatment.
• Operate a CT scanner during simulation to assist physicians in localizing treatment areas.
• Have continual contact with patients throughout their treatment to educate them on procedures and potential side effects.
• Monitor and observe each patient's clinical progress and emotional needs.
• Refer patients to physicians, nurses, or social service professionals as necessary.

Requirements:

• Graduate of a formal radiation therapy technology program accredited by the Joint Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Licensed by the WV Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners as a Radiation Therapist.
• Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer external radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Ensure patient positioning and treatment beam placement conform to planned treatment specifications.
• Perform simulations and localization according to established protocols.
• Prepare and construct equipment such as immobilization and protection devices.
• Assist radiation oncologists, medical dosimetrists, and physicists in preparing radiation treatment plans.
• Educate and reassure patients and their families about treatment and post-treatment care.
• Perform procedures for patient treatment and imaging, meeting department quality standards.
• Conduct daily equipment warm-up and quality checks, reporting any variances.
• Determine technical charges based on procedures performed.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and support team building.
• Maintain professional and technical competencies as required by the organization and licensing bodies.
• Train and mentor students from Radiation Therapy Technology Programs.
• Schedule patients for simulation and treatment procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Differentiate various shades of gray on monitors or photographs.
• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; carry up to 20 pounds.
• See details at close range.

Working Environment:

• Large clinical area requiring interaction with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Presence of computers essential for job tasks.
• Presence of radiation-producing equipment, including linear accelerators and gamma knife.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Additional Information:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
• Cost Center: 158 WVUH Cancer Radiation Oncology
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants.