Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - AOP - Days
Core
Administer ionizing radiation to patients (pediatric, adult, geriatric) per oncologist prescriptions and educate patients/families on treatment and post-treatment care.
Role type
Radiation Therapist (Radiation Oncology)
Builds
Radiation treatment plans and patient education programs
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation therapy administration, patient education, patient preparation, physical assistance, regulatory compliance (ARRT), continuing education
Preferred skills
1 year of Radiation Therapy Technologist experience
Technologies
Ionizing radiation equipment
Responsibilities
Apply ionizing radiation to patients, educate and reassure patients and families, answer questions regarding treatment reactions, reinforce physician advice, participate in patient orientation
Seniority
Entry-level (no experience required)