Radiation Therapist

Job Title: Radiation Therapist

Location: Raleigh, NC- 27610

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 8a-4:30p

Weeky gross: $2700 to $2900

Job Summary:

-Administers radiation therapy in accordance with physician's instructions and the patient's treatment plan.

-Enters data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.

-Assists physicians, radiation oncologists, clinical physicists and others as necessary to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.

-Constructs patient immobilization devices as ordered by physicians.

-Maintains patient and billing records, reports and files according to department policies and procedures, including information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients? reactions.

-Performs routine and complex radiation therapy treatments such as total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and low and high brachytherapy according to established practices and standards.

-Prepares equipment and room for patient.

-Uses appropriate protective equipment and procedures to ensure safety of patients, self, and others.

-Performs quality assurance procedures per state and federal guidelines.

-Provides on-the-job clinical instruction and evaluation for student radiation therapists.

Required Education:

-Graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program approved by the Council of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).

Required Certifications & Licensure:

-Radiation Therapy certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Mandatory Skills:

Experience: Varian Trilogy Required

Varian RPM Experience- Preferred

MOSAIQ Preferred

Required 1+ Year experience in Radiation Therapist.

Required ARRT Certification