Radiation Oncology Therapist - Per Diem

Staff Position Description

Position Title: Radiation Oncology Therapist Position Code: RadOncTher-6181

Department: Cancer Center Safety Sensitive: YES

Reports to: Chief Radiation Therapist Exempt Status: NO

Shift: Per Diem will work a minimum of six (6) shifts in six (6) weeks and up to a maximum of 19 hours per week

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

Responsible for maintaining up to date competencies and high quality standard of care for:

• Treatment delivery and IMRT process flow
• Verification simulation process flow
• Setup simulation process flow
• Clinical treatment process flow
• Treatment delivery and imaging flow for SRS and SBRT
• Dosimetry planning flow
• Ensures all departmental policies are met
• Demonstrates submission of accurate billing/treatment information to ensure compliance with related billing charges
• Demonstrates radiation safety knowledge and compliance with state regulations
• Maintains and ensures ACR practice parameters for radiation therapy
• Fulfills the role and responsibilities of a licensed radiation therapist

Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

Education: Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program. Preferably from an educational institution approved by the ARRT, JCERT, or the ACR.

Certification/Licensure

• Current Arizona Medical Radiologic Technologist certificate/licensure.
• Certification by American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) registry in Radiation Therapy
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]

Education: Associate’s degree or Bachelors’ with certification preferred

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]

Exposure Categories

• Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
• Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity hand-eye coordination
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
• Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal