Radiation Therapist Casual
Core
Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment and simulates patients for treatment planning.
Role type
Radiation Therapist
Builds
Radiation treatment plans and delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation therapy procedures, treatment plans and delivery, radiation oncology, radiation protection, patient positioning, imaging acquisition (port films, CBCT/IGRT), equipment preparation and checks, contrast administration, patient monitoring, chart auditing, supply management
Preferred skills
Brachytherapy and EBRT chart rounds participation
Technologies
Radiation therapy equipment, CBCT/IGRT, immobilization devices, electron blocks
Responsibilities
Administer radiation therapy doses, simulate patients for planning, prepare and check equipment, position patients, acquire imaging, coordinate with other divisions, audit treatment charts, purchase supplies
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, clinical staff