JOB SUMMARY Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
Key Responsibilities • Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately. • Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. • Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions. • Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator. • Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. • Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards. • Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). • Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
Required Qualifications • Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy program. • State licensure as a Radiation Therapist. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Certifications • State Licensure as a Radiation Therapist • Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience • Experience in administering radiation therapy.
Skills • Proficient in patient positioning and parameter selection. • Knowledge of radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators. • Understanding of regulatory agency standards. • Ability to maintain accurate records. • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
EMR / Systems • Experience with PACS systems preferred.
Unit / Specialty • Radiation Therapy
Floating / On-Call • Not specified
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