Radiation Therapist

Overview

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the daily management and delivery of radiation therapy using record and verify systems for

various treatment techniques. Under the direction of the Lead Radiation Therapist, Dosimetrist, and Chief Medical Radiation Physicist or Medical Radiation Physicist, administers radiation treatment according to department policies and procedures.

S / he works as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides input to the continuity of care.

Responsibilities

Patient Management

• Demonstrates the ability to treat using record and verify systems (ARIA preferred).
• Demonstrates knowledge of Dosimetry calculations and radiation treatment parameters, on board imager and port films.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely operate Linear Accelerators (Varian Preferred).
• Knowledge of physics and human anatomy.
• Demonstrates ability to measure electron block outputs and construct accurate patient blocking materials.
• Ability to apply and treat with the SDX machine is preferred.
• This position may require occasional coverage between the Sedona and Flagstaff Cancer Centers.
• Demonstrates ability to simulate patient for treatment planning using 3-D CT technology in both centers.
• Assists in the AccuBoost treatment and HDR (High Dose Radiation) treatments.
• Ensures all treatment plans are verified by a second therapist and Medical Physicist by the third treatment.
• Responds to and applies critical thinking skills in an emergency or crisis situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to check daily & weekly charges.
• Under a wide variety of circumstances, establishes contact with patients and their families.
• Assists with patient scheduling due to transportation or housing needs.

Event Participation and Coordination

Participates in Cancer Center sponsored community health screenings and events.

Compliance / Safety

Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas / RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs;

performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations / statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• If required for the position, ensures all certifications and / or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
• Assists in department QA tasks and ongoing radiation safety measurements.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an ARRT certified program- JCERT Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)- Required

Certification & Licensures

Registered by Arizona State ADHS or Arizona Radiation Therapist License-Required

Must maintain CE credits to retain certification

BLS / RQI (American Heart Association)- Required

Experience

Minimum 2 years experience as a Radiation Therapist- Preferred New Grads Welcome

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department.

Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.