Radiation Therapist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Radiation Therapist administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Reviews patient history, physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
Determines patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Delivers therapy according to treatment plan. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies, including linear accelerator. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements & Skills 1

Registered Radiologic Technologist
Basic Life Support
Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. ARRT(T) Certification.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
- BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Job summary 2

The Radiation Therapist administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

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Requirements & Skills 2

Job summary 3

We are seeking a Radiation Therapist for our regional site. Our experts helped pioneer techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy and are world leaders in their subspecialties, including brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and palliative approaches. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate team player to join the team.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Administer radiation oncology treatments according to the Radiation Oncologist's prescription under a minimum of supervision.
Keep accurate daily records of treatments administered.
Teach students technical procedures during their clinical rotations under the supervision of the Chief Therapist.

Requirements & Skills 3

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a staff radiation therapist preferred.
Graduate of an A.M.A. approved 2-year training program in radiation therapy technology or its equivalent is required.
A.R.R.T. registered or eligible for registration in radiation therapy technology with requirement to become registered in 8 months OR 2 exam sittings.

Job summary 4

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for simulations, treatments, chart checks, and scheduling-all as prescribed by the Physician. It is a fast paced department and many patients are treated on a daily basis. Quality Assuarance of the treatment and simulation equipment are performed daily. Radiation Therapist must follow all department policies and procedures. Radiation Therapist may be involved in patient education as well as other Special Procedures. Radiation Therapist will treat patients of all age groups and must be knowledgeable of age protocols. The Radiation Therapist must be flexible to cover early and late shifts and some weekend and holiday call shifts as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Requirements & Skills 4

Radiologic Tech-Radiographer
- High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
- Extend body and limbs to reach items
- Lifting, moving and loading over 50 pounds

Job summary 5

The Radiation Therapist participates in a variety of patient care and non-patient care duties involved in the planning and administration of radiation therapy to patients.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Fabricates treatment aids and immobilization devices and performs simulation/AcQsim procedures.
Collects, analyzes and interprets data and performs quality checks.
Performs radiation treatment delivery.
- Instructs students.
- Ensures patient and employee safety and communicates effectively.
- Participates in educational activities and staff meetings and ensures certification

Requirements & Skills 5

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program
Experience: No experience required
Licensure: Certified to practice in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Job summary 6

Wi are looking for a Radiation Therapist! If you’d like to be a part of a team setting that fosters excellence, apply now!

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Requirements & Skills 6

Radiation Therapist State License
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred

Job summary 7

As Radiation Therapist, your primary function is to administer prescribed doses of radiation to patients, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

You are responsible for verifying prescribed treatment dose, specific body parts to be treated and angles to be used.
You will place and immobilize the patient to ensure accurate treatment. Maintain constant contact with the patient to assure they remain in proper position throughout treatment.
- You must assure placement of protective devices to shield healthy exposed tissue of patients.
- Chart treatment details and report any abnormal conditions to the radiation oncologist.
- You are expected to provide appropriate teaching to patients and families.

Requirements & Skills 7

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology.
- ARRT Certified in Radiation Therapy Technology.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- Two years’ clinical experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Job summary 8

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record.
Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
Participates in the clinical instruction of radiation therapy students.
- Responsible for accurate block cutting, when applicable.
- Responsible for making custom molds, and for accurate simple dose calculations.
- Serves as a mentor to employees that may include mold technicians, simulation therapists, and radiation therapists.

Requirements & Skills 8

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
- 0-3 years actively practicing as an RTT.
- ARRT certification required.
- Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

Job summary 9

The Radiation Therapist will perform a variety of duties associated with patient treatments. They will be responsible for Quality Improvement procedures and machine warm-up under the supervision of the Medical Physicist.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Requirements & Skills 9

RTT License or board eligible
State License

Job summary 10

Are you a Radiation Therapist with at least one year of experience? If you are a proactive, goal oriented team player with the ability to work independently this full-time Radiation Therapist position is perfect for you!

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Requirements & Skills 10

Degree: AAS or BS Degree from accredited school of Radiation Therapy
- Experience: 1 year in related field
- Certification/Registry: (ARRT) Radiation Therapy
- Other: BLS CPR certification