Radiation Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United States is seeking a Radiation Therapist responsible for delivering radiation treatments and providing care to cancer patients. The ideal candidate has a Radiation Therapy Certification and experience with related equipment. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with radiation therapy equipment.
• Radiation Therapy Certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation to patients while monitoring their condition.
• Assists the radiation oncologist in tumor localization.
• Performs safety inspections and documents equipment status.

Skills

Experience with Radiation Therapy equipment

Ability to monitor patient conditions

Administration of radiation therapy

Knowledge of safety inspections

Education

Radiation Therapy Certification

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Varian equipment

GE equipment

TOMO equipment

Job description

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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.

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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: American Heart Association - BLS required
• Certification Name: Radiography Certification - AART required
• Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board - Radiation Therapy required

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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