Per Diem Radiation Therapy Technologist – Patient Care

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in the Lehigh Valley seeks a Radiation Therapy Technologist to support patient care from simulation to treatment delivery, ensuring accurate dosing and compassionate communication with patients and families.

The role requires ARRT certification or eligibility and CPR certification, plus computer skills and ongoing professional training in department procedures.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification or eligibility (must pass registry within 1 year from date of hire).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Computer skills required; ongoing training in department procedures provided.

Responsibilities

• Implements and delivers a planned course of radiation therapy treatment, according to the prescription of the radiation oncologist.
• Administers radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely to patients through a variety of therapeutic equipment.
• Monitors and reports effects, reactions and therapeutic responses.
• Accurately documents details of treatment procedures and maintains daily treatment records.
• Observes the clinical process of the patient undergoing treatment and exercises judgment in withholding treatment when conditions warrant, consulting with the radiation oncologist before proceeding.
• Assesses knowledge base of patients and family and provides education regarding radiation therapy procedures.
• Simulates and plans a course of treatment by defining and identifying tumor, target and target volume, as directed and prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Performs treatment planning procedures, dose calculations, block and immobilization fabrication and portal verification when appropriate.
• Evaluates and assesses daily the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient to treatment delivery.
• Provides support and directs patients and family members to appropriate personnel and agencies for additional support.
• Maintains radiation safety through daily and periodic quality assurance procedures and related tasks as appropriate.
• Practices safe protection for self and patients adhering to the guidelines of radiation protection and infection control.
• Detects equipment malfunction and takes appropriate action.

Education

ARRT certification or eligibility

CPR certification

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network in the Lehigh Valley seeks a Radiation Therapy Technologist to support patient care from simulation to treatment delivery, ensuring accurate dosing and compassionate communication with patients and families.

The role requires ARRT certification or eligibility and CPR certification, plus computer skills and ongoing professional training in department procedures.