What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at Froedtert South?
- POSITION PURPOSE
- Performs therapeutic radiation therapy procedures. Performs other related duties such as patient education, verifying charges, and overseeing and coordination on-site services. In addition, performs special radiographic procedures in accordance with department and system policies and procedures. Work assigned hours as well as taking on-call rotations.
- MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Associate's Degree: Radiation Therapy
- Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy preferred.
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Entry Level
- LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T) registered, as a Radiation Therapist
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- N/A
- PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs the planned course of radiotherapy utilizing the linear accelerator and simulator.
- Evaluates, recommends and implements new treatment procedures.
- Educates patients about therapy procedures and side effects.
- Participates in treatment documentation and Quality Assurance monitoring. #cb
