Job Description
Radiation Therapist - 40 hours, and the department is open from 7a-5p, Monday thru Friday.
ARRT and MA State license required
Essential duties responsibilities
- Provide patient education to maximize patient compliance with his/her plan of care and provide family education when needed.
- Monitor patient’s physical and physiological response to treatment and refer the patient for appropriate management when indicated.
- Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, modesty, and privacy.
- Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely; monitor and report reactions, therapeutic responses, and inconsistencies
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from infant through the geriatric stage of life span.
- Assesses patient relative data pertinent to age-specific needs and provides care as described in the department policy and procedure
manual.
- Positions, immobilizes, and aligns patients according to treatment plan and effectively evaluates and solves set-up problems.
- Maintains logs and daily treatment records, including accurate documentation of all treatment procedures.
- Possesses knowledge of all scheduling, treatment, and billing procedures involving the Record and Verify System; can troubleshoot and
consult with the appropriate personnel to resolve discrepancies.
- Understands the function of equipment, accessories, treatment methods, and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.
- Works with the Sr. Radiation Therapist to resolve clinical problems.
- Utilizes a quality assurance program to encompass all aspects of treatment delivery and quality patient care.
- Instructs and orients new Radiation Therapists, students, and other staff members unfamiliar with the department and/or specific
procedures.
- Adapts contingency plans in response to a variable that influences workload and/or schedule.
- Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork and is responsive to all members.
- Attends and participates in scheduled Departmental and Therapist Staff Meetings.
- Maintains and can provide annual documentation of the required amount of Continuing Education Credits needed for licensure.
- Is an active member of a professional organization; participates in professional activities by attending meetings, serving on committees
or task forces, and writing and/or presenting scientific papers.
- Participates in the clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy Technology students.