Radiation Therapist

NurseDeck Inc; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NurseDeck Inc. is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer radiation therapy, position patients, and collaborate with physicians to execute prescribed treatment plans. The role requires accurate parameter selection, strict adherence to safety protocols, and meticulous record-keeping.

The position involves operating linear accelerators, ensuring image quality for PACS submissions, and maintaining a compliant, safe department environment. Kansas licensure and ARRT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification or equivalent.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic parameters accurately.
• Deliver treatment plans in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintain and adjust therapy equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and image/document quality control.
• Assist in keeping department clean, safe and orderly.

Skills

Operating linear accelerators

Radiation therapy principles

Patient positioning

Radiation safety protocols

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Education

ARRT Radiation Therapy certification

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY

Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Unit / Specialty

Radiation Oncology

Schedule / Shift

48 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist.
• Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Skills

• Proficient in operating linear accelerators and other radiation therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of radiation therapy principles and techniques.
• Ability to accurately position patients and select treatment parameters.
• Strong understanding of radiation safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and team interaction.
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping abilities.