What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at 5 Star Recruitment?
Job Description
Job Description
General Summary of Duties : Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files .
Essential Functions :
- Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test; performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment and documentation of findings with the direction of the physician; assists patients with basic patient care needs in a clinic setting.
- Provides emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and ensures that patient safety is maintained
- Discuss various treatment plans with the patient; developed in partnership with a clinical oncologists and physicians.
- Establish the correct radiation dosage and location or area to treat.
- Help patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects.
- Safely provide the correct radiotherapy treatment to patients.
- Operate the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.
- Ensure that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and in excellent working order.
- Maintain accurate records of a patients treatment regimen.
Experience :
Minimum : 1 - 2 years prior experience in a hospital / clinic setting as Radiation Therapist.
Open to New Grad, Exp preferred Varian Trilogy and IX
Requirements :
Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
U S Citizenship
