About this role
Job title: Radiation Therapist
About the Role
Follows the prescription plan and delivers radiation therapy to patients as ordered by the physician. Collaborates with front office staff, radiation oncology nurse, physicists and dosimetrist to ensure every patient is given accurate, precise, and high quality treatment in an emotionally healing environment. Provides support, as appropriate, in all aspects of the treatment process.
What You'll Do
- Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
- Delivers accurate radiation therapy treatments with high technical quality using proper set-up and calculation parameters.
- Processes and films orthogonal/port films prescribed by physician; obtains port films in accordance with the department portal vision protocols.
- Maintains and updates scheduling for new patients and current treatment times, simulations, conedowns, offcord treatments, etc.; notifies appropriate team members related to changes or questions.
- Simulates patients and designs custom blockings; selection and correct placement of immobilization devices, customized blocks and optimizes patient comfort in a manner that can be reproduced each time.
- Utilizes computer to perform calculations and assure accuracy.
- Maintains appropriate charges for radiation therapy.
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
What We're Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapist Program.
- ARRT Radiation Therapy (T) certification.
- California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Therapeutic license.
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Direct experience in treating acute patients (preferred).
- Knowledge of therapy equipment (linear accelerators/information systems), preferably Varian; familiarity with HDR, CT, simulators and computer literacy.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with Radiation Oncologists, nurses, dosimetrists and other staff.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Varian systems, HDR, CT, simulators.
- Additional certifications or advanced training related to radiation therapy.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: USD $57.69 - $87.64 per hour.
- Full-time role with benefits typically associated with a full-time position.