Radiation Therapist
Core
Deliver radiation treatment according to written prescriptions and treatment plans, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation.
Role type
Radiation Therapist
Builds
Radiation therapy treatments for oncology patients
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation treatment delivery, patient positioning, treatment simulation, quality assurance (QA) checks, EMR data entry, patient education, deviation reporting
Preferred skills
Critical thinking for troubleshooting quality issues, cross-training adaptability
Technologies
Linear accelerators, EMR systems, imaging/ARGT equipment
Responsibilities
Deliver radiation treatment from control room; position patients and assist with treatment procedures; perform patient simulations and document data; conduct daily/weekly QA checklists; communicate treatment procedures and side effect management to patients; report deviations from prescribed treatment; capture and verify treatment charges.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff