Radiation Therapist: Precision Treatments & QA Expert

CARTI; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CARTI is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer, simulate and record radiation treatments as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. You will ensure accurate dose delivery, image tumor volumes, and outline targets on patient surfaces.

Responsibilities include performing daily setup, quality control, chart checks, patient scheduling, and maintaining treatment room readiness while upholding safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program of radiation therapy technology.
• Current registration as a radiation therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible with a passing score within 360 days from date of employment.
• Current Licensure as a Radiation Therapist with the Arkansas Department of Health.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiation therapy procedures according to physician's orders and departmental guidelines, determines and prepares setup within established parameters, calculates monitor units and records patient treatment information in chart while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs daily warm-up and start-up procedures of equipment, quality control checks and notifies proper personnel of equipment malfunction and/or adverse conditions.
• Communicates to patients and families pertinent information pertaining to routine during radiation therapy, e.g., appointments, skin care, treatment field care, proper attire.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs and treatment problems, recommends intervention and acts in accordance with physician practices and departmental policies while maintaining confidentiality.
• Investigates problems or unsatisfactory procedures and recommends possible solutions.
• Constructs patient treatment aids, bolus material, positioning and immobilization devices and checks for suitability and accuracy.
• Performs checks on patient's charts for accuracy and proper documentation.

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program

AR Radiation Therapist Licensure

ARRT certification/eligibility

BLS certification

Tools

Job description

CARTI is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer, simulate and record radiation treatments as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. You will ensure accurate dose delivery, image tumor volumes, and outline targets on patient surfaces.

Responsibilities include performing daily setup, quality control, chart checks, patient scheduling, and maintaining treatment room readiness while upholding safety and confidentiality.