Radiation Therapist

Hartford HealthCare at Home

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved radiation therapy program
  • Valid Connecticut State Radiographer's License
  • ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy
  • Proficient in operating various radiation therapy equipment
  • Strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction
  • Analytical skills for treatment decision-making

Responsibilities

  • Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician
  • Exhibit professional conduct for patient well-being
  • Maintain accurate treatment chart documentation
  • Monitor patients' clinical progress and report complications
  • Utilize treatment accessories for accurate radiation delivery
  • Adhere to radiation safety protocols
  • Conduct machine safety checks and report irregularities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced technology such as Philips CT Sim and Varian iX linacs
  • Chance to enhance patient care in a collaborative oncology team
  • Involvement in developing quality assurance programs
  • Possibility to instruct and mentor new staff and students
  • Focus on maintaining high standards in patient treatment with safety checks and protocols
Full Job Description
Radiation Therapists are responsible for maintaining their assigned treatment machine and schedule. They work integrally with all members of the Radiation Oncology Team to enhance each patient's experience. Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist a Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering daily radiation therapy treatments. Responsibilities: • Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician (Philips CT Sim, Two Varian iX linacs, Elekta HDR). • Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient. • Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation (Mosaiq). • Observe the clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient, use clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications. • Utilize treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment. • Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol. • Safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines. • Maintain schedule of treatment machines and simulator • Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority. • Construct immobilization devices and employ custom blocking techniques that are conducive to radiation therapy. • Utilize appropriate imaging equipment for precise tumor localization. Assists with the development of the Quality Assurance Programs for treatment and simulation procedures • Assist with on the job instruction and orientation of staff therapists and students • Assist with the development of in-service education programs • Perform Time Outs at key points of the Radiation Therapy Treatment procedure to ensure that the correct site and treatment is performed on the correct patient using the correct equipment, technique and daily dose • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education Requirements • Graduate of an approved radiation therapy program. Minimum Requirements • Valid Connecticut State Radiographer's License. • ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy. Preferred Qualifications • Ability to operate and utilize all types of radiation therapy equipment and supplies. • Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress. • Analytical skills for delivering radiation treatments based on available patient data.

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