What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at SkinCure Oncology?
About Us
At SkinCure Oncology, we strive to be the 'aspirin' in all aspects of Superficial Radiotherapy (SRT) solutions for dermatologists and their patients.
We are a leading SRT provider operating in the dermatology arena, with a focus on quality and customer service. Founded in 2016, we aim to become the largest provider of SRT for dermatologists in the U.S.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
- Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
- Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
- Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
- Maintain records, reports, and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients' reactions.
- Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
- Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
- 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.
- Check for side effects such as skin irritation and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
- 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.
- Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
- Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
- Photograph treated area of patient.
- 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.
- Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
- Provide assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
- Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program.
- ARRT Board Certification in Radiation Therapy, R.T.(T), or registry eligible within 3 months.
- State licensure (if applicable).
Benefits
- Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call.
- Aggressive salary comparable to larger institutions.
- Comprehensive benefit package, including paid time off and 401K plan with match.
