What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist (PT- 0.75 FTE) position at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital?
This is a 0.75 FTE position (30 Hours a Week)77346350 Radiation Therapy
Position Summary:
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for localization of treatment areas and administration of radiation treatments to patients under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy school
- American Heart Association BLS
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Three (3) years of experience in a similar role and knowledge of electronic health record operating systems.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administers radiation therapy
- Ensures all documents required for treatment are completed.
- Performs simulations and simulation radiography (i.e. CT, MRI, and PET) to localize treatment area while confirming treatment plan with the Radiation Oncologist.
- Educates patient regarding procedure on first day of treatment.
- Observes all safety regulations concerning ionizing radiation both for self and patients and reporting any incidence outside of normal operating parameters to the Medical Physicist.
- Attends weekly chart rounds and monthly department meetings.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment within the work setting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
- Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
- Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
- Works varied shifts as scheduled and/or needed
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
