Radiation Therapy Tech: CT Simulation & Patient Care

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Tower Health in Reading, PA, seeks a Radiation Therapy Technician to administer treatments, obtain planning images, and assess patient condition during simulation and treatment. The role supports ongoing patient education.

When assigned to CT simulation, the technician creates immobilization devices, operates CT scanner, performs IV contrast administration, and assists with image analysis for treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Post High School Diploma Program completed.
• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy.
• Prior working experience as a Radiation Therapy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation treatments according to the treatment prescription authorized by the radiation oncologist.
• Obtains images used to plan and target the radiation.
• Assesses patient condition prior to simulation/treatment administration.
• Provides patient education on an ongoing basis throughout the course of simulation/treatment.
• Creates immobilization and treatment aid/accessory devices for CT simulation.
• Operates CT scanner and MED RAD power injector for IV contrast administration.
• Obtains and analyzes cross sectional imaging for treatment planning according to physician intent.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Job description

Tower Health in Reading, PA, seeks a Radiation Therapy Technician to administer treatments, obtain planning images, and assess patient condition during simulation and treatment. The role supports ongoing patient education.

When assigned to CT simulation, the technician creates immobilization devices, operates CT scanner, performs IV contrast administration, and assists with image analysis for treatment planning.