Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting a PRN Radiation Therapist Assistant for our busy Radiation Department. The Radiation Therapist Assistant (RTA) is an entry level position that works under the general supervision of a Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) and/or Radiation Manager to apply concepts learned and is provided the opportunity with on-the-job training to gain working experience as a RTT. The primary role of the RTA is to enhance patient care by assisting the RTT with patient assessment, patient treatment and radiation procedures per physician prescription. Maintains patient treatment records, provides support to patients under the standards of the practice and safety principles.

This position requires travel to any CSNF clinic that provides Radiation Therapy to patients and must be available to work a flexible work schedule including early opening and evening hours. Available to work weekend hours as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist the RTT with providing radiation therapy to the patient.
• Ensures all necessary patient records and physician instructions are available to the RTT for patient treatment.
• Administers doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards as prescribed by the physician.
• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identification.
• Maintains records, reports, and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients’ reactions. 
• Observes the patient’s clinical progress and uses clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
• Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
• Adheres to radiation safety procedure protocol.
• Safely and effectively operates a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines.
• All other duties as assigned.

PRN Position

Education and Experience: 

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current / Valid Florida Radiation Therapy license required
• BLS Certification
• ARRT Certification 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is an "EEO Employer” and “Drug Free Workplace”