Radiation Therapist-Full Time-Days

About the role

Responsible for accurate administration of ionizing radiation to a prescribed area according to the prescribed dose. Educates and informs patients and their families in all aspects of their radiation treatments and refers them to RN, PA, RD, or MD as indicated. Accurately maintains daily treatment schedule for each patient in assigned area. Verifies the accuracy of daily treatment delivery, and charge capture in MOSAIQ system. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Administers correct daily treatment dose as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist Conduct most treatments independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription Checks therapy equipment to ensure proper operation and notify ancillary staff of issues timely manner Performs mold room duties and demonstrates use of equipment and safety procedures Cuts, pours, and mounts 4 sets of various blocks Performs basic simulations including Ct/Simulations with little or no assistance Performs basic Dosimetry hand calculations for POP fields, blocked and unblocked Efficiently schedules and maintains daily patient treatment schedule and assists others when feasible Observes and reassure patients during treatment and report to clinic staff as necessary Instructs trains and supervises Radiation Therapy students Other duties as assigned