Radiation Therapist

5 Star Recruitment; Kingwood (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a qualified Radiation Therapist in Kingwood, West Virginia. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of prior experience, proficiency with Varian linear accelerators, and must be registry certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology. This role includes providing patient care before and after radiation treatment, ensuring safety and equipment maintenance, and communicating treatment plans effectively. Opportunities for new graduates are available as well.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years prior experience in a hospital/clinic setting as a Radiation Therapist.
• Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology required.
• Must hold a valid state radiology registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Assist patients with basic care needs in a clinic setting.
• Safely provide the correct radiotherapy treatment.

Skills

Proficiency with Varian linear accelerators

Knowledge of GE and Philips CT scanners

Ability to discuss treatment plans with patients

Education

Completion of at least a two year approved School of Radiation Therapy

Job description

General Summary of Duties

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files.

Essential Functions

• Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test; performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment and documentation of findings with the direction of the physician; assists patients with basic patient care needs in a clinic setting.
• Provides emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and ensures that patient safety is maintained
• Discuss various treatment plans with the patient; developed in partnership with a clinical oncologists and physicians.
• Establish the correct radiation dosage and location or area to treat.
• Help patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects.
• Safely provide the correct radiotherapy treatment to patients.
• Operate the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.
• Ensure that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and in excellent working order.
• Maintain accurate records of a patients treatment regimen.

Experience

Minimum: 1 - 2 years prior experience in a hospital/clinic setting as Radiation Therapist.

Open to New Grad, Exp preferred Varian Trilogy and IX

• Proficiency with Varian linear accelerators is essential.
• Knowledge of GE and Philips CT scanners is a plus.
• Must be proficient in all types of radiation treatment plans and protocols.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of at least a two year approved School of Radiation Therapy
• Experience: One year full time experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Licensure: Valid state radiology registration as required by state law
• Certification: Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
• Current CPR/BLS Certification