Radiation Therapist - Patient-First Cancer Care

Chesapeake Urology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Urology in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed ionizing radiation under Radiation Oncologist direction, using complex techniques and equipment. Travel to other sites within the region may be required.

Qualified candidates will have ARRT and State licensure, BLS, graduation from accredited Radiation Therapy School, and at least 6 months of experience; the team emphasizes patient care, safety, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy School.
• Current ARRT and State licensure required and will be verified prior to employment.
• Current BLS certificate required and will be verified prior to employment.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience as a staff therapist preferred; however, willing to train recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Educate patients on procedures, skincare, side effects, and nutrition.
• Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.
• Monitors patients’ clinical progress, withholds treatment if necessary, and refers patients to Radiation Oncologist or Executive Director for appropriate intervention.
• Operation of the therapeutic equipment, proper patient positioning, monitoring of the patient during the procedure, and related clerical duties.
• Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; reports malfunctions to Executive Director.
• Communicates clearly with health care team, patients, and families.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and department policies.
• Accurately complete and chart all simulation and treatment summaries, reports, and documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Radiation protection

Communication skills

Computer skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

HIPAA compliance

Education

Graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy School

Job description

Chesapeake Urology in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed ionizing radiation under Radiation Oncologist direction, using complex techniques and equipment. Travel to other sites within the region may be required.

Qualified candidates will have ARRT and State licensure, BLS, graduation from accredited Radiation Therapy School, and at least 6 months of experience; the team emphasizes patient care, safety, and collaboration.