FT Radiation Therapist

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The Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments. Participates in the simulation and treatment of complex treatment fields to achieve optimal treatment plans. Responsible for providing various other radiation therapy procedures.
Day to Day
GENERAL DUTIES

• Administers proper and responsible radiation to patients for radiation therapy. Monitors the patient's condition regularly while under treatment to look for abnormalities.
• Assists the radiation oncologist in the localization of tumors. Performs all simulations and treatment as ordered.
• Performs simple dose calculations on patients as requested by radiation oncologist. Records all treatments on patient chart as administered.
• Performs daily warmup on equipment, documents and notifies physicist of any equipment out of tolerance and deemed faulty.
• Verifies proper stock of equipment and supplies in treatment rooms in order to avoid treatment delays. Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas.
• Completes and accurately documents safety inspection of equipment and room according to procedure as assigned and notifies appropriate person of any variance.

Must Haves
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience with Radiation Therapy equipment including Varian, GE, TOMO

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Radiation Therapy Certified
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
  • Licensure Speciality: Training Certification

• Certification Name: Radiography Certification
  • Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
  • Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Certification Name: Radiology Technician
  • Required
  • Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
  • Licensure Speciality: Licensure

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience on CT, Linear accelerator.
• Experience with Philips CT/Varian Linear accelerator.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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