Radiation Therapist

Roles and Responsibilities Summary Prepares Radiation Therapy treatment planning and provides radiation treatment to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist Essential Responsibilities and Duties 1. Assists with treatment planning including the use of simulator, Computer Technology (CT) Sim, dose calculations, obtaining contours, and making templates. 2. Assists Senior Mould Room Technologist with making shells and radiation protective device. 3. Prepares treatment room and delivers prescribed radiation treatment. Documents radiation treatment correctly on treatment sheet. Checks treatment prescription, diagnosis, calculations, and patient identification. 4. Checks operation of equipment for proper working and safety including routine safety checks. 5. Reports malfunctioning of equipment or potential safety hazards to seniors. 6. Maintains patient records, reports, and files of treatments. Explains radiation procedure to patients. 7. Collects CPT and statistics in timely manner. 8. Liaises with all sections of department for smooth running of assigned area. 9. Informs the treating Radiation Oncologists of undue condition and reaction. 10. Enhances professional growth and development through continuing education. 11. Experienced rotational radiation therapist. 12. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures. 13. Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable. 14. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy. Experience Required Two (2) years of related experience is required. Other Requirements/ Certifications Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required. License and registration as a Radiation Therapist is required

Two (2) years of related experience is required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required. License and registration as a Radiation Therapist is required.

Prepares Radiation Therapy treatment planning and provides radiation treatment to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Assists with treatment planning including the use of simulator, Computer Technology (CT) Sim, dose calculations, obtaining contours, and making templates. Assists Senior Mould Room Technologist with making shells and radiation protective device. Prepares treatment room and delivers prescribed radiation treatment. Documents radiation treatment correctly on treatment sheet. Checks treatment prescription, diagnosis, calculations, and patient identification. Checks operation of equipment for proper working and safety including routine safety checks. Reports malfunctioning of equipment or potential safety hazards to seniors. Maintains patient records, reports, and files of treatments. Explains radiation procedure to patients. Collects CPT and statistics in timely manner. Liaises with all sections of department for smooth running of assigned area. Informs the treating Radiation Oncologists of undue condition and reaction. Enhances professional growth and development through continuing education. Experienced rotational radiation therapist. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures. Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable. Performs other related duties as assigned.