Radiation Therapist

• Position Summary
• Radiation Therapists simulate and treat patients with radiation therapy according to the physician prescription.
• Education
• Bachelor's of Science - Preferred
• Associate of Science - Required
• Experience
• 1-2 Years ARRT registered and working with patients in the clinic. - Preferred
• License & Certification
• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Professional Certification - Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) registry eligible. Must obtain AART registry within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
• Core Job Functions
• Deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy. Check prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification by performing a time out at the beginning of each procedure. Maintain records of daily treatment and other records as required by department.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Report erratic operation of equipment to Clinical Manager, Radiation Physicist, and/or Medical Engineer. Abides by ALARA.
• Transfers patients safely from one platform to another and maintains visual and audible communication with patient during procedures involving radiation. Maintains patient markings.
• Accurately provides documentation to support charges billed. Retain updated coding parameters in radiation therapy. Performs chart audits when designated.
• Educates patients regarding treatment procedures and reassures them. Maintains patient treatment schedules and communicates treatment times and appointments with patients. Mentors and teaches radiation therapy students.
• Observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to nursing staff and/or radiation oncologist. Coordinates hospital transpiration for inpatients.

Duties

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Science is preferred. an associate in science is required in Radiologic Sciences. 1-2 years preferred as a ARRT registered and working with patients in the clinic. professional License with the State of Practice, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required for all radiation therapists. Therapists who work in South Carolina must have a South Carolina license.