Radiation Therapist 1

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist 1 to simulate and administer prescribed radiation treatments and monitor patient conditions, providing emotional support as needed.

Responsibilities include operating treatment machines, ensuring dose accuracy, and maintaining detailed records while following safety protocols. Evening/night/weekend work is required, with obligation to uphold university values and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in relevant field.
• Certification and Licensing: ARRT Accreditation CPR Certification
• Experience: No experience required
• 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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Work under pressure

Discretion with information

Independent or collaborative

Education

Associate degree

ARRT Accreditation CPR Certification

Job description

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 Accreditation CPR 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.

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