Radiation Therapist

Astera Cancer Care; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer daily radiotherapy treatments under supervision, accurately position beams and deliver prescribed doses. You will participate in clinical orientation and quality control to support high-quality cancer care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program, ARRT eligibility or licensure, CPR, and good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
• ARRT eligible or licensed as RT(T) in Louisiana preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers daily radiotherapy treatments to patients as directed by a radiation oncologist.
• Accurately positions beam to match designated tumor volume and delivers prescribed dose.
• Images tumor volume and outlines target on patient surface under supervision.
• Records data with field parameters, patient dimensions, and contour acquisition for dosimetric calculations.
• Participates in orientation of new therapists and students; supports QA and CQI activities.
• Maintains clean, safe, organized work environment; adheres to safety and infection control policies.
• Rotational call as required.

Skills

2+ years experience

CPR

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

Tools

Elekta machines

Varian machines

Medical imaging software

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS | SIGN ON BONUS | STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT | RELOCATION ASSSISTANCE

SCOPE:

• The radiation therapist administers treatments to patients under direction and supervision of a radiation oncologist and the supervisor, therapy & imaging;
• Accurately positions beam of radiation to correspond with designated tumor volume;
• Accurately delivers prescribed dose;
• Under minimal supervision, images tumor volume and outlines the corresponding target on patient’s surface;
• Accurately records data with respect to field parameters, patient dimensions, and contour acquisition, which are essential for proper dosimetric calculations and high quality radiation therapy.

FUNCTIONS:

1. Administers daily radiotherapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit, accurately and efficiently, at a speed consistent with patient scheduling.
2. Maintains records of daily treatments as required in assigned treatment area. Follows treatment policies and procedures. Proactively reviews patient's chart.
3. Assists with outside customers and vendors.
4. Participates in the clinical orientation/instruction of newly hired radiation therapists, radiation therapy student and x-ray students.
5. Performs mandatory quality control activities and participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement program of the treatment area department.
6. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Observes and adheres to radiation safety and infection control policies.
7. Rotational Call

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited program in radiation therapy technology or suitable equivalent.
• 2 years clinical experience as a radiation therapist preferred but not required.
• ARRT eligible or current registry as RT(T) and licensed by the Louisiana Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
• CPR required.
• Computer skills and exposure to various Elekta & Varian treatment machines preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

For more than 50 years, the staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has provided the highest quality care to our patients. We strive to hire the best qualified applicants to join our growing team.