Radiation Therapist

Position Title: Radiation Therapist

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Chief Radiation Therapist
Directly Supervises: N/A
Purpose of Position:
Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist, according to
established practices and standards.

Essential Functions:
• Prepare treatment room prior to patient entering.
• Identify patient using four (4) identifiers prior to any procedure/treatment.
• Review and interpret patient chart throughout the course of radiation treatment.
• Review and verify approved radiation prescription, treatment plan, MU check document, IMRT/VMAT
QA, and setup information prior to clinical simulation and treatment.
• Properly setup immobilization devices, position and align patient according to treatment plan and
setup notes.
• Monitor patient throughout treatment and take proper actions as needed.
• Record pertinent treatment data in chart or verification system as per department policy.
• Perform procedure in an orderly and confident manner. When assigned to work as a team of
therapists, respond appropriately to suggestions made during patient treatment.
• Perform CT simulation as directed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Attend departmental or inter-disciplinary meetings as requested.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A

Education, Certification and Licensure:
• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.
• Compliance with annual mandatory education.
• Compliance with annual immunization requirements.

Experience:
• No less than one (1) year of radiation therapy experience in a clinical setting.
All employees are expected to work collegially and professionally with staff, providers, patients
and guests to foster an environment of trust, commitment and confidence. Employee should
take full responsibility in ensuring their technical expertise is maintained and developed and,
likewise, they should take full accountability for demonstrating positive behavioral
competencies at work. Specifically, employees should exhibit a positive “can do” attitude,
courtesy and respect in all interactions, as well as a strong sense of collaboration and
teamwork.

Technical Competencies:
• Knowledge in up-to-date radiation therapy techniques and treatments.
• Knowledge in principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of ionizing radiation
therapy equipment.
• Possess a working knowledge of radiation safety utilizing the ALARA philosophy.
• Critical Thinking skills; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving skills, identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to
develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Strong Judgment and Decision Making skills; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential
actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Time Management skills; managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Coordination and Collaborative competencies; adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Inductive and Deductive Reasoning skills; combining pieces of information to form general rules or
conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).


Work Environment:
• Exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• Occasional travel between centers and within city is required.
• Frequent contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• May be exposed to radiation and strong magnetic fields.
• May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Physical Requirements:
• Work requires the ability to lift or push up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Work requires the employee to stand and walk throughout the day.
• Work requires long periods of typing, and/or viewing written or digital reports and data.
• Work requires repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• Work requires the employee to push, pull or lift objects and/or patients aided or unaided.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (portion of dependent premium paid for by employer)
• Vision Care Insurance
• Dental Care Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
• Long-Term disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary policies: Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Term Life (premiums paid for by employee)
• 401(k)
• PTO 
• Holiday Leave for major holidays (7)
• Maternity, Paternity, Civic Duty, Military Leave, Bereavement, and Other Leaves of Absence
• Relocation Assistance