Radiation Therapist
Core
Administers radiation therapy treatments, performs planning CTs, and manages patient care and equipment QA in a hospital oncology setting.
Role type
Radiation Therapist
Builds
Radiation therapy treatment plans and patient care delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation therapy treatment administration, patient positioning and immobilization, treatment record maintenance, dose calculation, QA machine checks, patient education, student supervision
Preferred skills
Team collaboration, empathy with patients and families, computer proficiency
Technologies
IMPAC management system, OBI (On Board Imaging), radiographic techniques
Responsibilities
Administer radiation treatments per physician prescription, perform planning CTs, maintain accurate treatment records, conduct daily/weekly QA checks, educate patients on side effects, supervise radiation therapy students, report errors and unusual side effects
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on clinical role