Radiation Therapist

General Summary

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist prepares, communicates to the patient, and administers radiation treatments to patients. During treatments, incumbent will monitor the patient’s responses, include reactions, and document results for Oncologist review.

Essential Functions

1. Accurately and efficiently reviews patient list daily, ensure supplies are sufficiently stocked and available for use.
2. Maintains records of daily treatments and documenting in ARIA.
3. Communicates with Oncologist and other medical professionals prior to, during, and after treatment to ensure patient treatment goals are met.
4. Communicates to Physician, Chief Radiation Therapist and/or Physicist any abnormal or erratic operations of equipment.
5. Communicates with patient about plans of treatment, and answers basic questions. For advanced questions, refers to physician or Radiation Supervisor.
6. Ensures documentation, consent/release, and other required forms are on file and valid prior to treatment.
7. Positions patients for treatment according to physician order.
8. Ensures proper radiation safety protocols are met.
9. Verifies that proper immobilization devices are stocked, utilized, disposed of or sterilized after each use.
10. Other relevant duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.