Radiation Therapist
Radiation Therapist
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Job Description
We are seeking a registered and licensed Radiation Therapist professional who will be responsible for providing radiation therapy to patients in accordance with the physicians prescription. You will be working in a dermatology office with patients and using a leading FDA cleared radiation therapy device that treats nonmelanoma skin cancers keloids and a variety of other dermatological conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to the prescription.
- Conduct most treatment sessions independently and under the general direction of the physician.
- Verify and administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific sites in accordance with the prescription defined by the Dermatologist.
- Prepare and construct custom protection devices for patient treatment.
- Enter data into the computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment to regulate dosage in accordance to the prescription.
- Assist Dermatologist in localization and simulation and documentation of the lesions that will be treated.
- Photograph treatment areas of the patient and document them.
- Check for side effects of the skin such as skin irritation erythema blistering moist desquamation and report to the Dermatologist.
- Prepare educate and reassure patients and their families by answering questions providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians advice regarding treatment reactions and posttreatment care.
- Performs daily warmup and QA of the machine prior to the start of treatments each day.
- Follow principles of radiation protection for the patient yourself and others.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a current and active RTT Board Certification and be ARRT certified in Radiation Therapy R.T.
- Must be licensed by the state in which you will be working (additional state licenses will be covered at no cost to the candidate).
- Recent graduates to seasoned professional Radiation Therapist will be considered.
- Dermatology experience is a plus but not required.
- Must have strong time management skills excellent attendance and punctuality and the ability to work as a team.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with effective analysis and problemsolving skills.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin age ancestry religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status disability medical condition genetic information pregnancy or military or veteran status. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Employment Type
Full Time
