RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is hiring a Radiation Therapist to deliver precise radiation therapy according to physician prescriptions. You will work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and therapy team to plan and execute patient treatments, ensuring accuracy in positioning, dosing, and imaging for tumor localization.

The role requires an associate degree, 2+ years of experience, and Florida licensure (ARRT) with BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Valid State of Florida Registered Radiation Therapy license required ARRT BLS

Responsibilities

• Administers doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards, as prescribed by the physician.
• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
• Maintains records, reports, and files as required, including information such as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patient reactions.
• Observes the patient’s 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 protocol.
• 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 reports and identifies 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 the patient’s needs.
• Performs simulations according to physician’s orders.
• Acts as a resource therapist for all staff members. Understands and trouble‑shoots general technological equipment necessary to the department to ensure safe, appropriate & effective patient care.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Administers doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards, as prescribed by the physician.
• 2. Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• 3. Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
• 4. Maintains records, reports, and files as required, including information such as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patient reactions.
• 5. Observes the patient’s clinical progress and uses clinical decision‑making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
• 6. Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others. Adheres to the radiation safety procedure protocol.
• 7. Operates a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines safely and effectively.
• 8. Performs and documents daily machine safety checks. Understands safe limits of equipment operations, and reports and identifies abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority.
• 9. Constructs immobilization devices and employs custom blocking techniques that are conducive to conformal radiation therapy.
• 10. Utilizes sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization.
• 11. Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan that is customized to the patient’s needs.
• 12. Performs simulations according to physician’s orders.
• 13. Acts as a resource therapist for all staff members. Understands and trouble‑shoots general technological equipment necessary to the department to ensure safe, appropriate & effective patient care.
• 14. 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 required

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida Registered Radiation Therapy license required ARRT BLS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.