Radiation Therapy Technologist (Part-Time)

• Technologist must adhere to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations involved in handling and treating patients with ionizing radiation, and all radiation safety guidelines. Policies and procedures of the Radiation Oncology Service which are consistent with national recognized accreditation standards. This will include but not limited to all necessary data required to maintain the Radiation Oncology Quality Improvement Program.  All ROS guidelines shall be made available by the Supervisory Therapist, Chief, Radiation Oncology Services or designee will make available.
•  Contractor’s employee shall receive and interpret prescriptions/instructions from the treating physician and carry out complex assignments while under general supervision of the Supervisory Radiation Therapist.
• Technologist shall prepare imaging, simulation, treatment, and ancillary equipment for patient use. This involves recording a series of measurements, including checks of the radiation field, to ensure basic specifications are met daily.
• The Contractor’s employees shall maintain appropriate markings on patients’ skin to facilitate exact positioning for desired results and cushions/shields patients as appropriate. Procedures will be explained to patients securing the confidence & cooperation of patients, explain procedures while following ALARA principles.
• Contractor’s employees will operate imaging and/or sealed radiation equipment.
• Contractor shall limit radiation field using lead cut outs or multi leaf collimation (MLC). May assist Radiation Oncologists with bolus design according to physician’s direction.
• Contractor shall position patients in the CT scanner and acquire specific data sets prescribed by the physicist or physician. Acquires the necessary tumor volume to be used in treatment planning. Gives the C.T.’s to the Radiation Oncologist for tumor volumes to be outlined.  Contractor sets technical factors for radiotherapy procedures. Contractor will set-up and operate accessory equipment.
• As required, contractor may have to provide support, assistance, or coverage for absence of employees.
• Contractor is responsible for ensuring that supplies, materials, catheters, or other requirements are present and operational.
• Contractor must be capable of producing radiographs incorporating the information required for the prescription, treatment planning, field shaping, and initial set-up of the patient.
• Ensure departmental and/or hospital policies are followed.
• Perform timeout procedure and positively identify each patient before providing treatment.
• Maintain records of patients treated, therapy performed, and technical factors used.
• Operate simulator and take high quality radiographs to accurately localize tumor volume as required.
• Accomplish portal filming, localizing topographical landmarks. Contractor will construct accurate contours of the patient’s body & perform necessary measurements utilized by the physicist.
• Enter daily treatment notes into patients’ medical records using Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) within local guidelines (within 24 hours of treatment).
• Perform related clerical duties. Report any out of the ordinary incidents or problems that are encountered to Radiation Oncology Nurse.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience - knowledge of overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience - delivery of prescribed therapeutic radiation for the purposes of cancer and abnormal cell growth treatments.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience - in 3 dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), Intensity-Modulated radiation therapy (IMPRT), Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience - Education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distribution and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.
• Graduate of an approved program in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology, evidenced by a certificate or an Associates degree from an institution accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
• Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in (T) Radiation Therapy.
• BLS Card
• Minimum of one (1)
• Proven ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
• Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship (all jobs)
• Ability to obtain a public trust 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position may be subject to client or government vaccination and masking guidance, policy or requirements as may be changed from time to time.

Work location is flexible if approved by the company except that position may not be performed remotely from Colorado.

PFS offers a wide array of comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, remote work and other benefits to accommodate what matters most to you and your family. Learn more about PFS Benefits.

Note: PFS benefits, compensation and bonus are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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