Radiation Therapist

Overview

Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• SALARY LEVEL $36 - $51 / hour

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy technology program Current ARRT certification required Proficient use with an EMR (electronic medical record) system is desired Additional Attributes: Strong Desire to Learn Flexibility Ability to Multi-task Can Successfully Prioritize Tasks Strong Organizational Skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Self-Starter 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 regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work environment