What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapy Tech position at Kings Daughters Hospital And Health Services?
JOB SUMMARY
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The Radiation Therapy Technologist is responsible for delivering prescribed doses of radiation to patients as part of their cancer treatment plan. Working under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist, this position ensures patient safety, comfort, and precision throughout the therapy process. The technologist operates sophisticated radiation equipment, maintains accurate treatment records, and provides compassionate care to patients throughout their course of therapy
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Overall performance of below indicated essential job duties:
- Reports directly to Nurse and/or Physician for any problems with patients
- Prepares and positions patients for treatment using immobilization devices and proper alignment techniques.
- Operates and monitors radiation therapy equipment including linear accelerators and imaging systems.
- Verifies accuracy of treatment parameters, such as dose and location, prior to initiation of each treatment
- Maintains detailed and accurate patient treatment records and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Performs routine quality assurance (QA) procedures on equipment and reports malfunctions.
- Follows established safety protocols to protect patients, self, and team members from unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Provides clear communication and education to patients regarding the treatment process, expectations, and side effects.
- Works collaboratively with physicians, dosimetrists, physicists, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care.
- Assists with simulation and CT planning procedures.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Any and all other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
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Minimum requirement:
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- Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
- Minimum of one year of experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered.
- Registered or registry-eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy (T).
- Licensed to practice in Commonwealth of Kentucky
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
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Constantly works near moving mechanical parts
Constantly exposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.
Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).
Frequently required to walk and move about.
Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.
Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Occasionally required to position self in order to meet patient needs.
