Radiation Therapist I - Rad Onc - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Core
Highly-skilled clinician ensuring accurate radiation treatment delivery using linear accelerators, CT scanners, and X-Ray films to localize and treat anatomical structures while minimizing dose to surrounding tissues.
Role type
Radiation Therapist I (Clinical IC)
Builds
Radiation therapy treatment sessions for patients (Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric)
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient positioning and setup, linear accelerator operation, CT scanner usage, X-Ray film localization, treatment documentation, quality assurance checks, emergency response, radiation protection principles, equipment malfunction detection
Preferred skills
1 year of radiation therapy experience
Technologies
ARIA, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Provide radiation therapy services as part of the treatment team, evaluate patient physical and psychological responses to treatment, maintain constant visual and verbal contact with patients during treatment, perform daily and periodic quality assurance checks on equipment, coordinate daily activities for treatment delivery, apply principles of radiation protection at all times, complete patient time-outs, communicate issues or delays with Radiation Oncologists, Physics, and Supervisors
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (less than 4 years experience)