Job detail

Radiation Therapist

Danbury Hospital

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Simulation #ARRT #Immobilization #Radiation Therapy #QA Testing #CBCT #RAD #Linear Accelerator

Quick overview

Administer radiation therapy treatments based on oncologist plans while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Perform imaging, simulation procedures, and daily machine quality assurance testing.

Requirements summary

Requires an associate degree and ARRT/RAD credentials with at least three years of experience. Proficiency with Varian machines and linear accelerators with on-board imaging is required.

associate degreeprofessional certificatePatient AssessmentBillingPatient PositioningSimulation ProceduresRadiation Therapy AdministrationQA TestingCBCT ImagingImmobilization TechniquesLinear Accelerator OperationVarian Machine Operation

Job description

Summary

Administration of a course of radiation therapy treatment via implementation of prescribed, detailed plan from the radiation oncologist to cure disease and/or relieve pain while minimizing adverse outcomes. Maintains a prompt daily schedule plan as well as appropriately assessing and reporting patient tolerance and comfort throughout the entire treatment course. Performing required imaging as well as daily billing, machine warm-up and QA testing, schedule simulation procedure duties.

Responsibilities

1. 65% - Treatment administration, patient positioning and associated equipment handling. Associated documentation and verification tasks, 2D imaging tasks. 2. 20% - CBCT (3D) imaging and associated tasks. 3. 10% - Simulation procedures and pre-treatment associated documentation and chart review tasks. 4. 5% - Device fabrication, billing, minor schedule adjusting, in-house patient transport. 5. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's
LVL
DGRE
Other
Information:
Required: Varian machine experience, linear accelerator w/on board imaging simulation procedures and immoblization techniques
Minimum
Experience: three years
Desired: Experience preferred. Computer skills, efficiency and concentration skills.
Working
Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational:
Significant occupational risk
Physical
Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical
Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials

ARRT,RAD
Company: Danbury Hospital Org

Unit: 486 Department: Radiation Therapy NMH Exempt: No

Salary Range

$33.21 - $61.68 Hourly