Radiation Therapists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Radiation Therapist to provide radiation therapy as prescribed by a radiologist. The role involves assisting patients, ensuring adherence to safety standards, maintaining records, and collaborating with a healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and critical thinking skills. Responsibilities will include administering radiation doses and educating patients about treatment. This position is based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
• Maintain records, reports, or files as required.
• Provide assistance during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families.
• Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
• Administer prescribed doses of radiation using therapy equipment.

Skills

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Social Perceptiveness

Operation Monitoring

Coordination

Job description

Radiation Therapist

What You Need to Know About Radiation Therapist

Career Description Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Radiation Therapist Responsibilities

• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
• Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients’ reactions.
• Provide assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians’ advice regarding treatment reactions or post‑treatment care.
• Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
• Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Radiation Therapist?

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

• Senior Radiation Therapist
• Radiologic Therapist
• Staff Radiation Therapist