Registered Radiation Therapist - CT/Simulation Expert

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based annual increase

Retirement plan contributions

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off and sick days

Life insurance

Tuition and certification assistance

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center seeks a Radiologic Therapist to administer daily radiation treatments and perform CT/simulation as directed, coordinating schedules and documentation in MOSAIQ EHR.

The role requires ARRT(R) and Ohio licensure, with education aligned to an associate or bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy, and a strong emphasis on patient care and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree in Radiography required; completion Radiation Certification Program required, or Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy required

Responsibilities

• Sets up, delivers, and accurately records radiation therapy treatments.
• Sets up, assists in delivery, and accurately records high dose rate brachytherapy treatments.
• Maintains competencies in CT/Simulator operations, immobilization devices, documentation, and treatment protocols for all simulation procedures.
• Prepares patient table and treatment equipment for CT simulator radiation therapy or high dose rate brachytherapy inclusive of positioning devices, ultrasound, afterloader, table, and gantry set-ups as applicable.
• Performs proper portal imaging and XVI imaging as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Assists with quality assurance testing inclusive of but not limited to the linear accelerator and CT simulator.
• Charges appropriately for therapy services provided and maintains treatment schedule.
• Coordinates treatment schedules with medical oncology and other services as necessary.
• Observes all therapy equipment and report problems.
• Orders supplies for therapy rooms and stock items.
• Uses AIDET in patient communications and utilizes all mechanisms of patient communication, both written and oral.
• Uses discretion with mobile devices such as cell phones in patient care areas. Limits use of social media to after hours, breaks or lunch periods.
• Performs other duties as prescribed.

Education

Associate Degree in Radiography

Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center seeks a Radiologic Therapist to administer daily radiation treatments and perform CT/simulation as directed, coordinating schedules and documentation in MOSAIQ EHR.

The role requires ARRT(R) and Ohio licensure, with education aligned to an associate or bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy, and a strong emphasis on patient care and documentation accuracy.