Radiation Therapist

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United States is seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist. The role involves administering radiation treatments, assisting oncologists, and ensuring equipment safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in radiation therapy and relevant certifications. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient care while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with Radiation Therapy equipment including Varian, GE, TOMO.
• Required: Radiation Therapy Certified.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation to cancer patients and monitors their condition.
• Assists the radiation oncologist in tumor localization and treatment.
• Performs equipment warmup and safety inspections.

Skills

Experience with Radiation Therapy equipment

Experience on CT, Linear accelerator

Experience with Philips CT/Varian Linear accelerator

Education

Radiation Therapy Certified

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

CT equipment

Linear accelerator

Job description

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments. Participates in the simulation and treatment of complex treatment fields to achieve optimal treatment plans. Responsible for providing various other radiation therapy procedures.

Day to Day

GENERAL DUTIES

• Administers proper and responsible radiation to patients for radiation therapy. Monitors the patient’s condition regularly while under treatment to look for abnormalities.
• Assists the radiation oncologist in the localization of tumors. Performs all simulations and treatment as ordered.
• Performs simple dose calculations on patients as requested by radiation oncologist. Records all treatments on patient chart as administered.
• Performs daily warmup on equipment, documents and notifies physicist of any equipment out of tolerance and deemed faulty.
• Verifies proper stock of equipment and supplies in treatment rooms in order to avoid treatment delays. Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas.
• Completes and accurately documents safety inspection of equipment and room according to procedure as assigned and notifies appropriate person of any variance.

Must Haves
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience with Radiation Therapy equipment including Varian, GE, TOMO

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Radiation Therapy Certified
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
  • Licensure Speciality: Training Certification
• Certification Name: Radiography Certification
  • Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
  • Licensure Speciality: Certification
• Required
• Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
• Licensure Speciality: Licensure

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience on CT, Linear accelerator.
• Experience with Philips CT/Varian Linear accelerator.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Taste or smell - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

Your job is more than a job

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments. Participates in the simulation and treatment of complex treatment fields to achieve optimal treatment plans. Responsible for providing various other radiation therapy procedures.

Day to Day

GENERAL DUTIES

• Administers proper and responsible radiation to patients for radiation therapy. Monitors the patient’s condition regularly while under treatment to look for abnormalities.
• Assists the radiation oncologist in the localization of tumors. Performs all simulations and treatment as ordered.
• Performs simple dose calculations on patients as requested by radiation oncologist. Records all treatments on patient chart as administered.
• Performs daily warmup on equipment, documents and notifies physicist of any equipment out of tolerance and deemed faulty.
• Verifies proper stock of equipment and supplies in treatment rooms in order to avoid treatment delays. Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas.
• Completes and accurately documents safety inspection of equipment and room according to procedure as assigned and notifies appropriate person of any variance.

Must Haves
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience with Radiation Therapy equipment including Varian, GE, TOMO

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Radiation Therapy Certified
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
  • Licensure Speciality: Training Certification

• Certification Name: Radiography Certification
  • Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
  • Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Certification Name: Radiology Technician
  • Required
  • Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
  • Licensure Speciality: Licensure

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience on CT, Linear accelerator.
• Experience with Philips CT/Varian Linear accelerator.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Taste or smell - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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