Radiation Therapist
Responsibilities
· Interprets and implements prescription, and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
· Determines the impact of therapeutic interventions on the patient’s condition and recognizes the patient’s progress towards meeting the desired outcomes.
· Educate patients on procedures, skin care, side effects and nutrition.
· Observe patients for physical and emotional changes, side effects and nutrition needs.
· Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.
· Monitors patients’ clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to medical or nursing staff for appropriate intervention.
· Operation of the therapeutic equipment, proper patient positioning, monitoring of the patient during the procedure, and related clerical duties.
· Performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures.
· Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to physics.
· Ability to perform procedures regarding quality assurance, emergency shutdown and guidelines that pertain to the operation manuals for equipment.
· Serves as a technical resource person for implementing new techniques or technology.
· Assists in training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.
· Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families. Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Meet and adhere to internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, plus strategic goals.
· Accurately complete and chart all simulation and treatment summaries, reports and documentations.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a staff therapist preferred.
Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practice, radiation protection and quality assurance, patient management and care, charges, basic dosimetry and equipment.
License(s)/Certification(s): Registered in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed by the State of Iowa.