Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist with proficiency in CT Simulation to join our team at Provision Radiation Therapy! As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a crucial role in the treatment of cancer patients, utilizing advanced technology and techniques to deliver precise radiation therapy. Apply now and be a part of our dedicated team! We offer a competitive salary, a rich benefit package, accrual of 15 vacation days in the first year, 5 sick days, 10 paid holidays, 401K matching contribution, and fully paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Provision is an equal employment opportunity employer.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Radiation Therapist is part of the radiation oncology treatment team and works closely with the physicist and dosimetrist to deliver highly accurate doses of radiation to patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. The Radiation Therapist’s primary goal is to deliver radiation to the patient while assessing for changes, evaluating for accuracy, and effectively communicating with patients, patient’s families, and teammates. The Radiation Therapist is required to maintain a high level of professionalism and excel at patient care.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Regularly perform radiation therapy treatments in collaboration with radiation oncologists with accuracy and compassion.
- Conduct CT simulations for treatment planning.
- Operate and maintain CT equipment to the highest standards.
- Monitor patient responses and provide necessary support throughout treatment.
- Daily warm up and performance checks of simulation and treatment delivery equipment.
- Schedule patient treatments.
- Fabricate treatment devices for patient immobilization and beam shaping in accordance with patient treatment plans.
- Regularly perform new start/ weekly/ adaptive plan chart checks in accordance with ACRO chart check standards.
- Accurately document the patient treatment process.
- Accurately register patient films for physician review.
- Participate in the quality/process improvement process.
- Interact in an open, cooperative manner as a team member with all co-workers to create a positive work climate and promote high-level professionalism in delivering patient care.
- Inform and communicate with patients on scheduling changes, delays and other events that impact their appointment or experience.
- Collaborate with Center for Biomedical Research and Provision Diagnostic Imaging as needed.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of a JCERT accredited Radiation Therapy program
- Registered, or registry eligible, for radiation therapist licensure granted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
- ARRT licensure must be up to date and in good standing
- Licenses as a Radiation Therapist in the State of Tennessee
- Certification in Basic Life Support
- Proficient in use of CT imaging equipment and software
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Experience with Varian linear accelerators
- Experience with Aria OIS and Eclipse TPS
- Ability to assist in patient lifts, walk, sit, stand, crouch, and climb stairs, and carry heavy objects for short distances (up to 40 lbs.)
- Ability to operate in a professional clinic environment
- Will be working with therapeutic and diagnostic radiation equipment
- Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers
- Ability to provide excellent patient care
- Proficient in radiation physics
- Ability to solve and analyze problems
- Proficient in EMR/Excel/Word/Introductory IT skills