Medical Dosimetrist-Radiation Therapy

Job Title: Radiation Therapist

About Us

We are a leading provider of superficial radiotherapy (SRT) services, specializing in dermatology with a strong focus on quality and customer service.

Job Summary

Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
• Maintain records, reports and files as required, including information such as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
• Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
• Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
• Assist physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
• Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
• Provide assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• ARRT Board Certification in Radiation Therapy, R.
• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: employment based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination.
• Benefits include dental insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, and health insurance.