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
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient setup and positioning, linear accelerator operation, CT scanner usage, X-Ray film localization, dose minimization techniques, patient education, treatment documentation, quality assurance checks, emergency response, radiation protection principles
Preferred skills
1 year of radiation therapy experience
Technologies
ARIA, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Operate linear accelerators and imaging equipment for patient treatment, ensure precise patient setup to minimize dose delivery, maintain visual and verbal contact with patients during treatment, educate patients on treatment procedures, perform daily quality assurance checks on equipment, evaluate patient physical and psychological responses to treatment, complete accurate medical documentation, respond to life-threatening emergencies, adhere to radiation protection principles