Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist - Oncology Radiation Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer treatments and assist in simulation under the radiation oncologist's guidance. You will operate CT/Simulator, deliver daily treatments, and participate in QA and documentation to ensure patient safety and accurate records.

The role includes immobilization device fabrication, portal imaging, cone beam CT, HDR procedures, scheduling, and on-call duties as part of a dedicated radiology team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or Certificate in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Prior experience as a radiation therapist or new graduate.
• Ability to operate a linear accelerator, CT/simulator, portal imager, HDR and ultrasound.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Operates the CT/Simulator and transfers CT data to the treatment planning system.
• Constructs immobilization devices and delivers daily treatment per prescription.
• Operates the linear accelerator, portal imaging and cone beam CT.
• Maintains complete medical records and documents accurately.
• Performs scheduling and participates in QA and process improvement.

Skills

Radiation therapy

CT/Simulator operation

Quality assurance

On-call duties

Patient education

Data/documentation

Treatment delivery

Education

Radiation Therapy Program graduate

Degree/certification in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Linear accelerator

CT/Simulator

Portal imaging

Cone beam CT

HDR brachytherapy

Ultrasound

Job description

Summary:

With minimum supervision administer radiation therapy treatments & simulation in accordance with the prescription & instructions of the radiation oncologist. Must be able to judge when the treatment should be withheld until consultation with the radiation oncologist. Must be able to assist in treatment planning procedures including tumor localization & dosimetry. Triage sick patients to nursing for evaluation. Ability to perform daily and other QA (quality assurance) protocols. Ability to initiate and run organ specific and procedure specific CT protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Operates the CT/Simulator and transfer CT data into the treatment planning system. Demonstrates the ability to turn simulator on/off properly and perform quality assurance tests / procedures Ability to perform daily and other QA ( quality assurance) protocols. Ability to initiate and run organ specific and procedure specific CT protocols.
• Constructs custom immobilization devices for each patient.
• Operates the power injector.
• Delivers daily treatment according to the physician’s prescription.
• Operates the linear accelerator and information system. Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture. Demonstrates sound clinical judgement and adheres to accurate prescribed treatment. Properly reports variation in treatment set-up or dose delivery to person in charge and/or oncologist.
• Operates portal imaging and cone beam CT.
• Operates the multi-leaf collimator and has ability/skill to change leaf motors as necessary.
• Carries out anatomy localization on a daily basis using cone beam.
• Maintains a complete and accurate medical record that corresponds to the electronic medical record. Audits the patient electronic medical record for complete and accurate documentation.
• Operates the High Dose Rate Brachytherapy unit and assists with HDR procedures.
• Performs scheduling duties for all patient appointments. Monitors schedule to ensure minimal conflicts.
• Participates in patient education and reports unexpected or severe side effects to the physician or nurse. Assess patients and family members for special needs such as dietary, psychosocial, nursing/physician consultation, etc.
• Participates in the Department Quality Improvement Program. Identifies and develops new projects. Collects data to support process improvement projects.
• Reports all process deviations and equipment malfunctions to the Director. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment and patient setup problems. Reports erratic operation of equipment to Physicist and/or Biomedical personnel. Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Covers on-call duty on a rotating basis.
• Makes appropriate referrals to support services including dietician, social and navigation.
• Enters all charges electronically and accurately for procedures performed and devices used. Responsible for auditing charge entry and ensuring appropriate charges were entered for the patient.

Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or Certificate in Radiation Therapy Technology.

Experience:

• Prior experience as a radiation therapist or a new graduate.
• Ability to operate a linear accelerator, computerized record and verify system, portal imager, CT/simulator, HDR and ultrasound.
• Excellent computer skills and trouble shooting ability.
• Must be able to understand and carry out complex radiation prescriptions and able to work under pressure

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

• Registered and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) as an RTT.
• Current New Mexico State license.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time