Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Up To $15,000 Sign On Bonus
Applies to external candidates only.
Requires 2-year commitment to Confluence Health
Under the administrative supervision of the Clinical Manager and the professional direction of a radiation oncologist, the radiation therapist performs various radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail. The radiation therapist may be assigned to provide specific instruction to technology students and/or ancillary personnel and may be required to assist in the development of new techniques for simulations and/or treatments, in the use of new equipment and the development of new devices.
Position Reports To: Radiation Oncology Clinical Manager
Responsibilities
- Safely provides the correct radiotherapy treatment to patients.
- Follows principles of radiation protection (i.e., ALARA) for patient, self and others.
- Reviews the isodose plan and treatment prescription prior to implementation. Verifies the treatment plan is consistent with the prescription and can be accurately implemented in the treatment room.
- Operates the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.
- Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts as planned and prescribed by a radiation oncologist, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
- Performs simulation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Fabricates individualized immobilization devices (molds, blocks, compensators and other beam-modifying devices).
- Utilizes imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist (e.g., weekly ports, CBCT, kVp and MV imaging, and IGRT).
- Ensures that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and in excellent working order.
- Performs daily warm-up procedures (e.g., processor, simulator, treatment units) prior to each patient and maintain documentation of quality assurance activities, procedures and results in accordance with established guidelines.
- Checks equipment for malfunctions/abnormal quality assurance readings and report any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel (clinical manager or administrator, medical physicist, machine engineer).
- Maintains accurate records of a patient’s treatment regimen.
- Maintains records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients’ reactions.
- Discusses various treatment plans with the patient developed in partnership with clinical oncologists and physicians.
- Helps patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects.
- Provides explanation and instruction to patients regarding radiation therapy procedures and provides education on skin car and nutrition and maintains patient markings during treatment.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
- Attends weekly quality assurance rounds, monthly therapy meetings and educational in-services.
- Incorporates department and hospital policies and procedures into care provided.
- Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum Associate degree in radiation therapy technology
- Certified ARRT in radiation therapy (RT(T))
- WA State Certification RT(T) prior to start of employment
Desired:
- Bachelors Degree.
- Varian and Aria experience including knowledge of latest techniques including IMRT, SRS, SBRT, IGRT.