Radiation Therapist

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes in accordance with the prescription of the Radiation Oncologist.

This position offers a consistent weekly shift with the opportunity to pick up additional hours as available, making it a great option for someone looking to gain experience in Radiation Oncology or supplement another work or school schedule.

Essential Functions

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plans
• Delivers and charts all simulation and treatment summaries
• Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices
• Assesses treatment machines and performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures
• Assists in clinical training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Provides basic patient care during treatment delivery and assists with patient education
• Observes and monitors day-to-day clinical progress of patients for signs of treatment symptoms
• Provides accurate daily billing information for all treatment-related procedures
• Schedules and treats patients in a timely and professional manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Radiology Tech License in the state of practice, if applicable
• Certification in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited institution

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment

Benefits We provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

Hourly Rate $47.38 - $73.11