What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cancer Treatment Specialist position at Central Montana Medical Center?
The Cancer Treatment Specialist is an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team at Central Montana Medical Center.
Duties for this position include:
- Accurately delivering prescribed radiation therapy under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist, utilizing complex techniques and equipment.
- Operating machines such as linear accelerators to deliver concentrated radiation therapy to the region of a patient's tumor.
- Performing radiation therapy procedures on all patients including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Maintaining daily records and documenting technical details of treatment administered.
- Understanding the use of all treatment accessories.
- Maintaining a thorough knowledge of CT Simulation techniques in CT Simulation.
- Coordinating with the radiation oncologist and physics staff to ensure proper positioning and measurements for planning and calculations.
- Understanding the function and utilization of therapy treatment equipment.
- Familiarity with all equipment in their work area, including function, emergency shutdown procedures, warm-up procedures, and usage as it applies to the radiation therapy patient.
- Able to complete patient setup, calculations, and treatment on an emergency basis.
- During downtime, assisting in general radiology doing X-ray and CT.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
- State of Montana Licensure required.
- Registered ARRT.
- CPR Certification.
- Two years of experience preferred.
This role offers competitive wages, including experience modification, and great benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and Sick Leave.
