Radiation Ther Tech-Radiation Therapy-Per Diem-Varied Shifts-No Weekends

Radiation Ther Tech, Per Diem, Varied Shifts, No Weekends, Holidays As Needed

Reporting directly to the Administrative Manager and Chief Radiation Oncologist, delivers an accurate prescribed radiation dose to patients and/or specimens with regard to immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, radiation shielding, and compensating devices.

Job Relationships:

Reports directly to the Administrative Manager and Chief Radiation Oncologist.

1.) "Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers,

and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards."

Maintain neat, orderly, accurate, and current treatment records of daily tumor dose, cumulative tumor dose, and daily treatment times, portal films, positions of skin marks to locate treatment fields and compliance with prescribed changes in treatment.

Reports immediately to the Radiation Oncologist any unusual reactions or events observed while patient is under treatment.

Assists in simulations and dosimetry.

Assists in the instruction of students.

Maintain a high quality of radiation safety measures.

Periodic On-call duties as scheduled.

Maintains cleanliness and order of working area.

Maintains supplies as needed.

Delivers an accurate prescribed radiation dose to patients and blood products

Maintain a professional working atmosphere and work harmoniously with all members of the Radiation Oncology staff.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Level of knowledge generally obtained through completion of an approved and accredited program in Radiation Therapy, with successful completion of registration in same.

Preferred Education:

Associates degree in Radiation Oncology.

Minimum Experience:

Level of knowledge generally obtained through completion of an approved and accredited program in Radiation Therapy, with successful completion of registration in same.

Minimum skills/abilities:

Interpersonal skills sufficient to satisfactorily explain the examination process to patients.

Must be able to collaborate and effectively communicate with physicians and other health care professionals.

Must be certified by the ARRT and fulfill the necessary continuing education requirements for renewal of Massachusetts RT. license.

Certification/Licensure:

Possess a valid Massachusetts State license or temporary license and ARRT certification or eligible

for certification with one year to obtain.

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