Radiation Therapist
Core
Deliver radiation treatment to patients according to physician prescriptions and treatment plans while ensuring safety and quality of care.
Role type
Radiation Therapist
Builds
Radiation therapy treatments for oncology patients
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation treatment delivery, patient positioning, treatment documentation, quality assurance (QA) checks, patient simulation, equipment troubleshooting, charge capture
Preferred skills
Critical thinking, patient education, side effect management
Technologies
Linear accelerators, EMR systems, QA checklists
Responsibilities
Deliver radiation treatment from the control room, position patients, document treatment records, perform daily/weekly QA checks, conduct patient simulations, troubleshoot equipment issues, capture treatment charges
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC