Radiation Therapist 1

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist 1 in the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, FL. The role involves simulating and administering prescribed radiation treatments and monitoring patient condition, providing emotional support as needed.

Responsibilities include precise patient positioning, record-keeping of dosages and equipment settings, and collaboration with the therapy team to tailor treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Administers doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards as prescribed by the physicians.
• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
• Maintains records, reports, and files, including information such as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patient reactions.
• Observes the patients’ clinical progress and uses clinical decision-making to recognize and report signs of complications.
• Follows radiation protection principles and safety procedure protocols.
• Operates computerized simulation and treatment machines safely and effectively.
• Performs daily machine safety checks and reports abnormalities.
• Constructs immobilization devices and blocking techniques for conformal therapy.
• Utilizes imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for tumor localization.
• Works with radiation oncologist and therapy team to customize treatment plans.
• Performs simulations according to physician orders and adheres to policies.

Skills

Accuracy

Prioritization under pressure

Confidentiality

Evenings/Nights/Weekends

Core values

Independence / Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

## Radiation Therapist 1Applyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100098672**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting opportunity for a full time Radiation Therapy Technologist 1 in the Sylvester Comprhensive Cancer Center.**SUMMARY**The Radiation Therapy Technologist 1 simulates and administers radiation treatment to patients as prescribed by the physician. The incumbent monitors the patient’s physical condition to determine if any adverse side effects are taking place and provides emotional support as needed.**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS*** Administers doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards as prescribed by the physicians.* Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription. Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.* Maintains records, reports, and files, including information such as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patient reactions.* Observes the patients’ clinical progress and uses clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.* Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others; adheres to the radiation safety procedure protocols.* Operates a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines safely and effectively.* Performs and documents daily machine safety checks, understands safe limits of equipment operations, and identifies and reports abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority.* Constructs immobilization devices and employs custom blocking techniques that are conducive to conformal radiation therapy.* Utilizes sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization.* Works closely with the radiation oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan that is customized to each individual patient’s needs.* Performs simulations according to physician’s orders. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.***This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.*****CORE QUALIFICATIONS****Education:**Associate degree in relevant field**Certification and Licensing:**ARRT AccreditationCPR Certification**Experience:**No experience required **Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.* Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.* Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.* Commitment to the University’s core values.* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.