Radiation Medicine Therapist
Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 7a-330p
Pay: $89,000 to $115,356
$10K sign-on bonus
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Radiation Medicine Technologist and under the general supervision, delivers accurate dosages of radiation using up-to-date equipment and documents same in order to fulfill the prescription given by the physician and provide quality patient care.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Requires knowledge of Radiation Medicine generally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE:
Requires knowledge of department policies and procedures, familiarity with equipment, and proper set-up of equipment normally acquired through three to six months on-the-job training.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Requires analytical ability to determine proper set-up of equipment and patient, calculate length of treatment and detect adverse reactions to treatments.
Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to work with others and deal effectively with patients.
Must-Haves
1. Requires knowledge of Radiation Medicine generally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
2. Requires knowledge of department policies and procedures, familiarity with equipment, and proper set-up of equipment normally acquired through three to six months on-the-job training
3. Requires analytical ability to determine proper set-up of equipment and patient, calculate length of treatment and detect adverse reactions to treatments
Key Specialized Responsibilities
• Prepare, position, and immobilize patients for radiation therapy using precise techniques
• Review treatment charts, prescriptions, and prescribed dose before each session
• Set up and operate radiation therapy equipment; place blocks/wedges as needed
• Administer prescribed radiation dosages and monitor patients via intercom/TV system
• Assess patient reactions (e.g., skin changes, nausea) and determine when physician review is needed
• Verify blood counts and port films weekly
• Calculate surface, depth, cumulative, and total radiation doses when Physicist is unavailable
• Assist Physicist with contours, measurements, and verification of treatment plans
• Document exact dosages and create/update diagrams of treatment fields in the patient chart
• Inspect and verify equipment safety interlocks
• Monitor equipment performance and report malfunctions
• Stay current with radiation therapy trends and technical developments
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