Lead Radiation Therapist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Radiation Therapist to deliver high-quality radiation treatment to patients. The successful candidate will ensure patient safety, maintain accurate treatment records, and effectively use radiation technology. This role requires a Registered Radiation Therapist with a bachelor's degree and experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science or management required.
• Registered Radiation Therapist license is mandatory.
• 5 years’ experience as a Radiation Therapist, previous lead role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate physical set-up and delivery of radiation treatment to patients.
• Documentation of treatment records and patient safety procedures.
• Perform quality checks on linear accelerators and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Patient Management

Documentation

Safety Procedures

Radiation Science Knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in a science or management

Registered Radiation Therapist

Tools

Linear Accelerator

Job description

Job Description

Job Duties

Accurate physical set-up and delivery of radiation treatment to patients according to the oncologist’s prescription in a safe and timely manner by: properly identifying patient prior to treatment, observes patient during treatment, and notifies appropriate personnel of any changes in patient condition.

Accurate documentation of treatment record in patient’s radiation chart and records appropriate charges.

Portal imaging in accordance with policy on all patients; makes successful adjustments to patient’s ports as requested. Registers new patients, transfers & associates images, in software system.

Knowledgeable and proficient use of Linear Accelerator to ensure patient safety and machine quality. Reports any malfunctions promptly.

Participates in weekly Technical/Chart rounds, carries out tasks timely and accurately and performs other tasks as required.

Performs accurate CT/Sims, correctly formulates beam blocking and molds. Practices safety and cleanliness in the mold room.

Open the department; warm up and perform quality checks on the linear accelerators. Rooms are orderly and linen stocked daily.

Appropriate consulting with subordinate therapist, scheduling, timecard completion.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

DESIRABLE

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Registered Radiation Therapist; Bachelor degree in a science or management.

Specialized Knowledge:

Radiation Science

Kind and Length of Experience:

5 years’ experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Previous role as Lead Therapist

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