Radiation Therapist Jobs

Education and Work Experience:

• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
• Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
• (RT): Required
• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred
• ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy [R.T.(T)(ARRT)] and applicable State Certification of Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (RTT): Required

Essential Functions:

• Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
• Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification. Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure. Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.