Radiation Therapist - Oncology Radiology

• Administers targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiologist to a patient to treat cancer and other diseases
• Assists in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculates actual treatment dosages, and prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment, and protection
• Administers targeted radiation therapy to treat cancerous tumors as prescribed by radiologists and oncologists
• Positions patients with precision, operate advanced radiation therapy equipment, and ensure patient safety by adhering to radiation protection protocols
• Delivers compassionate care, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes
• Administers prescribed doses of radiation to targeted body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and safety protocols
• Performs regular equipment checks of radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper functionality and troubleshoot issues as needed
• Maintains records, reports, or files required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients’ reaction
• Conducts treatment sessions independently, in accordance with long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient’s physician
• Enters data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies, and standards
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• One (1) year radiation therapist experience preferred, but not required
• Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Certified Therapy Technologist (CTT)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Knowledge of field related scanner use and application and the proper use to allow for accurate evaluation and reading by physicians
• Knowledge of how to transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce transparencies
• Skill in placing the patient to ensure proper and most accurate scanning
• Skill in providing quality control for completeness of transparencies and scans, and monitoring and using equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• ability to apply basic algebraic concepts
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

One (1) year radiation therapist experience