On-Call Radiation Therapist – Precision Care Leader

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Radiation Oncology, seeks a Radiation Therapist to ensure precise patient setup and treatment accuracy. You will perform initial and daily imaging to verify the treatment area and maintain equipment quality, while coordinating with physicians and dosimetry to ensure optimal patient care.

The role requires strong communication with patients and staff, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to varied clinical tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in radiation therapy patient setup and treatment verification.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families and staff.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate dose, positioning, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Verify treatment setup and patient positioning daily.
• Perform initial and daily imaging to verify treatment area.
• Coordinate with physicians and dosimetry for treatment plans.
• Ensure documentation (prescriptions, consent, CT sim) is complete.
• Serve as on-call therapist as scheduled.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Tools

Aria EMR

Treatment verify system

CT simulation

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services, Radiation Oncology, seeks a Radiation Therapist to ensure precise patient setup and treatment accuracy. You will perform initial and daily imaging to verify the treatment area and maintain equipment quality, while coordinating with physicians and dosimetry to ensure optimal patient care.

The role requires strong communication with patients and staff, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to varied clinical tasks.