Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) – Full time opportunity

Comprehensive Hematology Oncology is seeking a full time licensed Radiation Therapist, with 3 years experience. The RTT will provide Radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist according to established practices and standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Position Summary/Overview:

The Radiation Therapist provides Radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist in accordance with established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

· Administers radiation therapy as prescribed be the Radiation Oncologist.

· Verifies prescribed treatment dose before each treatment, verifies areas to be treated and angles to be used.

· Assures placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.

· Simulates patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.

· Display professional conduct essential to the wellbeing of the patient.

· Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documents.

· Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs or complications.

· Adhere to radiation safety procedures and protocols.

· Ensure that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently met.

· Performs other functions as required by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent judgement, dependability, conscientious performance.

· Detail oriented with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

· Patient focus, caring and empathetic with high ethical standards.

· Mechanical ability and manual dexterity for operating complicated equipment.

· Analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Critical thinking, ability to assess situations, anticipate potential issues and make informed decisions.

· Adapts to change and stress in the work environment, manage competing demands and maintain high performance levels.

· Takes responsibility for own actions while demonstrating efficient and effective use of organizational resources, systems and services.

Education and Experience:

· Completion of a certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy from a JRCERT accredited program required.

· Bachelor's degree from accredited four (4) year Radiation Therapy program preferred.

· Board Certification by the American Board of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) is Radiation Therapy or be eligible to sit for the exam within 90-days of hire.

· Unencumbered Florida licensure issued by Florida Department of Health and Radiation Therapy Technology.

· Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Radiation Therapy and/or training post-graduation is required. Three (3) years of experience in Radiation Therapy is preferred.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the job and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, employee is required to walk, sit, use hand to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach hands and arms, talk and hear. Employees must lift and/or move fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception, speech clarity, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and bend.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to environmental risk of radiation exposure, and biohazard exposure.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $45