Radiation Therapist, Central Maryland Radiation Oncology, Part Time Days

Job Title: Radiation Therapist

General Summary

Under general supervision administers ionizing radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by a physician in a detailed treatment plan following established standards and practices.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• Deliver prescribed and planned courses of radiation therapy to patients in accordance with physician instructions and departmental procedures.

• Verify prescription diagnosis chart patient identification and other relevant information. Schedule patients explain procedures answer questions and reassure patients before treatment.

• Collaborate with physicists planning/mold technicians supportive care physicians nurses and social workers to implement therapy plans.

• Prepare treatment room and equipment including immobilization devices field size treatment parameters and protective devices.

• Safely transfer patients to treatment tables while managing IVs and catheters. Monitor patients visually and/or audibly during treatment. Document treatments and adjust therapy per physicians orders.

• Perform imaging of treated areas process and file films. Ensure compliance with radiation safety measures.

• Accurately record patient charges and perform weekly billing audits.

• Monitor patients for unusual reactions or events withholding treatment if necessary and reporting significant findings. Assist in emergencies as needed.

• Reinforce physician dietitian and care team recommendations regarding treatment reactions care of radiated areas and side effect management. Change dressings when necessary.

• Comply with departmental policies safety standards quality assurance environmental and infection control practices.

• Assist in maintaining facilities equipment and supplies; report maintenance and repair needs.

• Prepare and calibrate beam therapy equipment check protective devices and report irregular operations.

• Support orientation training and supervision of technical staff to ensure equipment competence.

• Maintain required records reports and statistics.

• Assist in training radiation therapy students.

• Attend in-service meetings and other required sessions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an AMA-approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology or Radiologic Technology required.

• Registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) required.

• State licensure in Radiation Therapy Technology required.

• Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy Technology preferred.

• One year of clinical practice in radiation therapy preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of radiation therapy radiologic technology routine nursing procedures radiation safety dosimetry mathematics/physics anatomy and physiology.

• Ability to operate radiation therapy equipment including linear accelerators cobalt treatment units simulators block cutting equipment and related technology.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare staff.

• Ability to provide age-appropriate population-specific care and assess patient needs across the lifespan.