Radiation Therapist

University Hospitals; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals seeks a Radiation Therapist to accurately deliver therapeutic radiation and perform CT simulations in adherence with department policies to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role entails meticulous documentation, scheduling, billing support, and exceptional communication with patients of all ages while maintaining PHI confidentiality and following facility procedures.

Qualifications

• Deliver therapeutic radiation as part of the treatment team.
• Maintain accuracy in documentation and PHI handling.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and delivers therapeutic radiation and CT simulation of patients.
• Maintains schedules, records, documentation and billing.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient communication skills tailored to individuals across the lifespan, ensuring effective interactions with all age groups.
• Performs quality checks for equipment. Performs regular QC in accordance with department protocol.
• Demonstrates competency in LINAC based treatments, including 3D, IMRT, SBRT, CT simulations and on-call procedures as applicable per location.

Skills

Patient communication

Job description

The Radiation Therapist accurately delivers therapeutic radiation while following department policies and procedures to offer the highest standard of care.

What You Will Do

• Monitors and delivers therapeutic radiation and CT simulation of patients.
• Maintains schedules, records, documentation and billing.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient communication skills tailored to individuals across the lifespan, ensuring effective interactions with all age groups.
• Performs quality checks for equipment. Performs regular QC in accordance with department protocol.
• Demonstrates competency in LINAC based treatments, including 3D, IMRT, SBRT, CT simulations and on-call procedures as applicable per location.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.