The primary duties involve administering prescribed radiation therapy treatments by exposing specific patient body areas to calculated doses while maintaining detailed records of all sessions, dosages, and patient reactions. Responsibilities also include performing verification simulations, accurately documenting treatments electronically, and consistently utilizing a holistic approach to patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited radiation therapy program and possess current ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy along with an Iowa Permit to Practice and BLS certification. Previous clinical experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply, and strong skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and English communication are necessary.
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Responsibilities
Interprets and accurately applies radiation therapy treatments according to the physician’s prescription.
Precisely performs verification simulations on treatment machine.
Precisely documents in the patient’s electronic chart.
Retains and practices prescribed procedures taught at in-services.
Maintains knowledge of patient’s diagnosis and treatment plan.
Accurately and consistently performs the duties/tasks as assigned in the job description and competency check lists.
Supports and works effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Short term disability
Pet insurance
Long term disability
Adoption assistance
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considers physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment demonstrating the practices of infection control principals.
Identifies problems when they occur and reports them to appropriate personnel.
Is self-motivated and self-directed in seeking assistance.
Reviews patients’ charts weekly.
Consistently and accurately records charges for billing purposes.
Accurately answers patient questions, or refers them to appropriate personnel.
Accurately performs cone-beam scan and kilovoltage films.
Performs the proper linear accelerator and simulator warm-up procedure and QA testing.
Proper use of VisionRT.
Perform SRS and SBRT treatments.
Performs basic dosimetry, CT simulation, assists with PET\CT simulations.
Assists with volume studies and prostate implants, mammosite and HDR’s.
Accurate use of respiratory gating.
Orientates students to radiation therapy.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
Experience
Previous clinical experience preferred. New grads welcome to apply!
License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Current Iowa Permit to Practice. ARRT registered in Radiation Therapy. Must maintain BLS certification.
