Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist - Oncology Radiation Therapy

Jobtome; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer treatments and assist in planning under supervision. The role includes operating CT/simulator, QA, and HDR procedures, and coordinating with oncologists and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include daily treatment delivery, data capture, scheduling, and patient education. Requires ARRT RTT certification and NM license, with multi-shift availability and full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
• ARRT certification and NM state license.
• Experience with linear accelerators, CT/simulator, HDR and portal imaging.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operates the CT/Simulator and transfers CT data into the treatment planning system.
• Demonstrates the ability to turn simulator on/off and perform QA tests.
• Performs daily QA protocols and CT protocol setup.
• Initiates and runs organ-specific and procedure-specific CT protocols.
• Constructs immobilization devices for each patient.
• Operates the power injector and HDR unit.
• Delivers daily treatment according to the physician’s prescription.
• Operates the linear accelerator and information system.
• Maintains complete and accurate medical records and electronic charting.
• Participates in Department Quality Improvement and process data collection.
• Covers on-call duty and refers patients to support services as needed.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy

Certificate in Radiation Therapy Technology

Tools

ARRT Certification (RTT)

CT/Simulator

Portal imager

Linear accelerator

HDR unit

Ultrasound

Job description

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