Radiation Therapist-Rtt

Major Responsibilities:Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescription and treatment plan 1)Is able to reproduce setup in the treatment room as indicated in treatment chart utilizing appropriate positioning aides 2)Maintains visual and audible contact with patients at all times. 3)Reports all errors to the Technical Coordinator and attending physician. 4)Attends weekly chart rounds to update and be updated regarding patient treatment statusMaintains accurate treatment and billing records 1)Accurately records treatment data in daily treatment chart and IMPAC management system (electronic chart). 2)Assures the proper billing and statistics are done with each patient treatment 3)Assures that dose addition is accurate on a daily basisAssists in the orientation and education of patients regarding treatments and side effects 1)Reinforces Radiation Oncologist and nurse''s advice regarding side effects 2)Reports any unusual side effects to Nursing and/or Radiation Oncologist 3)Facilitates patient and family participation in self-care based on age and disease. 4)Refers patients to Nursing and/or Radiation Oncologist if problem is identified. 5)Explains procedure to be performed to patientAssures a safe, clean and sanitary environment for patients and personnel 1)Routinely cleans patient treatment area 2)Routinely cleans patient positioning supplies. 3)Appearance and uniform complies with departmental standardAssists the physician in localizing tumor volumes using radiographic techniques 1)Measures and records parameters for reproducibility of setup 2)Takes radiographs during treatment planning that are of good quality and to the exact specifications of physician 3)Utilizes treatment aides per Radiation Oncology standards and current practice/procedure 4)Can create a paper patient chart and an electronic patient chart according to Radiation Oncology standards and current practice/procedure.Performs and records daily and weekly QA machine checks 1)Observes and reports any malfunction or operational problem to Clinical Engineering or the Sr. Radiation Therapist 2)Assures that checks are being done as scheduled per departmental and state requirements 3)Participates in the early morning warm-up program (if assigned).Education/Experience Required:Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or Associates degree in Radiation Therapy Technology.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Developing ability to work as a team player. Developing ability to work with ill patients and families in an empathetic fashion. Computer knowledge.ARRT registry-eligible or ARRT license. IDNS license.Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:This position requires heavy lifting of equipment and patients. Must be able to lift 20lbs. repeatedly. Standard precautions for dealing with body substances and hazardous materials. Standard precautions for radiation safety as per IDNS.If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Created: 2025-11-15