Job Description
*Seeking Radiation Therapist: FULL-TIME*
*Radiation Therapist Summary:*
* We are a superficial radiotherapy (SRT) provider operating in the Dermatology arena, with a focus on quality and customer service. Founded in 2016, we are poised to become the largest provider of SRT for Dermatologists in the U.S. Our core competency centers on striving to be the Dermatologist’s ‘aspirin’ in all aspects of SRT solutions for their patients.
*Radiation Therapist Responsibilities:*
* Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
* Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
* Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
* Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
* Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
* Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
* Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
* Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
* Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
* Check for side effects such as skin irritation and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
* Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
* Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
* Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
* Photograph treated area of patient.
* Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
* Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
* Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
* Provide assistance to other health-care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
* Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
*Radiation Therapist Required License/Certification:*
* Graduate of an accredited program
* ARRT Board Certification in Radiation Therapy, R.T.(T), or registry eligible within 3 months
* State licensure (if applicable)
*Radiation Therapist Benefits:*
* Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call.
* SkinCure Oncology prides itself in aggressively paying its RTTs in a manner that is comparable with larger institutions.
* Salary to commensurate with experience, entry level acceptable.
*Equal Opportunity Employer:*
* Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of Transplace, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
* ARRT board certification in Radiation Therapy (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
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