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Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Lebanon, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/12/2026

Overview

Treats patients with the various modalities available in Radiation Oncology. Counsels, schedules and maintains detailed records on patient treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Treats patients with the various treatment modalities. Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols.
  • Observes and questions patients about their response to treatment. Screens, counsels or directs physical and emotional problems to Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse. Directs patients to nurse for weekly evaluation.
  • Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment machines; checks for accuracy of new patient data; verifies that all accessories are prepared and accounted for.
  • Presents field verification films to MD to verify set-up. Adjusts fields as the Radiation Oncologist directs. Documents and follows through on changes and re-film.
  • Maintains patient treatment records; prepares dose calculations, being cognizant of dose limits. Submits billing for daily patient treatments, reviews for accuracy daily.
  • Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance by reviewing charts and films of patients on treatment on a regular basis.
  • Schedules research time and teach set-up for various treatment machines to DMS students.
  • Maintains and supplies assigned treatment rooms.
  • Performs a variety of functions to oversee the technical training of radiation therapy students for affiliate sites. Acts as a technical resource for students.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, including, travel to other clinic locations based on coverage needs.
  • Qualifications

    • Associates degree in Radiation Therapy (2-year academic and affiliation program) required and 1 year experience.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Radiographer NH OR Radiation Therapist NH OR Medical Imaging/Rad Ther - NH and VT Radiation Therapist OR VT Radiation Tech OR Temp Rad Tech VT within 30 days
    • BLS within 30 days
    • Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (RT-T)

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