WVU Medicine·Morgantown, West Virginia
This role involves accurately administering prescribed external radiation therapy, ensuring patient positioning and equipment orientation conform to treatment plans using image guidance. Therapists also perform simulations, construct necessary devices, and assist in preparing technical aspects of treatment plans.
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This position is responsible for accurately recording, interpreting and administering the treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists.
Radiation therapists take daily images, analyze them and make adjustments to the patient to ensure accurate treatment.
During simulation, therapists operate a CT scanner to obtain images to assist the physician in localizing and outlining the anatomical areas requiring treatment.
Radiation therapists have continual contact with patients for the course of their treatment, educating them about treatment and simulation procedures and potential radiation side effects.
Monitoring and observing each patient's clinical progress and emotional needs also are part of the therapist's daily routine.
The therapist, as a member of the health care team, refers patients to physicians, nurses or social service professionals when necessary.
1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
WV: Radiation Therapist through West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
2. Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.
3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
4. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
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.
1. Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph. 2. Stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day 3. Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of weight; carry up to 20 pounds of weight. 4. Ability to see details at close range (near vision).
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Large clinical area that requires interaction with physicians, nurses, dosimetrists, physicists, and support staff. 2. The presence of computers/computer monitors which are essential for performing job tasks. 3. The presence of radiation producing equipment, including linear accelerators, gamma knife, and/or HDR.
1. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 2. Excellent logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches for the department. 3. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Ability to work (5) 8-hour shifts or (4) 10-hour shifts.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Address: 1 Medical Center Drive
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Market context
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