What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Dosimetrist-Radiation Therapy position at SkinCure Oncology?
Radiation Therapist Job Summary:
Job Title: Radiation Therapist
We are a superficial radiotherapy provider operating in the Dermatology arena, with a focus on quality and customer service. Our team is seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
- Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
- Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information 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.
- Help 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 health-care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited program.
- ARRT Board Certification in Radiation Therapy (R).
Full-time position available, Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call responsibilities. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, entry level acceptable. Equal Employment Opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits package, including dental insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, and health insurance.
