Radiation Therapist

Overview

Treats patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology. Counsels, schedules and maintains detailed records on patient treatment.

Responsibilities

Treats patients with the various treatment modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols.

Observes and questions patients about their response to treatment. Screens, counsels or directs physical and emotional problems to Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse. Directs patients to nurse for weekly evaluation.

Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories are prepared and accounted for.

Presents field verification films to MD to verify set-up. Adjusts fields as the Radiation Oncologist directs. Documents and follows through on changes and re-film.

Maintains patient treatment records; prepares dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily.

Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis.

Schedules research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students.

Maintains and supplies assigned treatment rooms.

Performs a variety of functions to oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a technical resource for students.

Performs other duties as required or assigned, including, travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required.
• 1 year experience preferred

Required Licensure/Certifications

• ARRT certified and Registered Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (RT-T) within three months of hire.
• BLS required at hire.
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.