PRN Radiation Therapist II
Core
Administer prescribed doses of radiation therapy to patients using linear accelerator machines to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms.
Role type
PRN Radiation Therapist
Builds
Radiation treatment plans and safe delivery of therapy
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation therapy administration, patient positioning, radiation safety protocols, equipment operation, clinical decision making, treatment documentation
Preferred skills
ARRT Board certification, Bachelors Degree in science, accredited radiation therapy school graduate
Technologies
Linear accelerator, simulator, CT scanner
Responsibilities
Administer radiation therapy as prescribed, verify treatment dose and fields, assure placement of protective devices, simulate patients to localize treatment areas, maintain treatment chart documentation, observe clinical progress and report complications, perform machine safety checks, work with the therapy team on treatment plans
Seniority
Mid-level, general guidance