Radiation Therapist

Right Hire Consulting LLC; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Hire Consulting LLC is seeking a Radiation Therapist who is ARRT registered to administer prescribed radiation therapy and to coordinate care with oncologists, nurses, and staff. The role involves interacting with patients of all ages and communicating complex treatment plans with empathy.

The successful candidate will explain radiation therapy concepts to medical teams and patients, maintain careful records, and stay current with safety and department protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ARRT registration as Radiation Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed radiation therapy as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Interact professionally with patients, families, physicians, nurses and staff.
• Explain how and why radiation therapy is used to nurses, physicians and the public.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Radiation therapy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

ARRT Certification

Job description

The Radiation Therapist is an ARRT Registered Therapist who is responsible for the administration of radiation therapy as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The Therapist will have to interact with a variety of people including, but not limited to patients with cancer, physicians, nurses, patient's family, and co-workers. Therapist must possess good interpersonal communication skills. The disease of cancer may strike any age group necessitating that this position be involved in the care of all age groups from newborns through geriatrics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiation Therapist
• Must have knowledge of department functions, how and why radiation therapy is used, and be able to explain this to nurses, physicians, Medical Center staff, and the public
• Prior experience in a Radiation Oncology Department is desirable but not required