What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at SkinCure Oncology?
Radiation Therapist Role at Skincure Oncology
At Skincure Oncology, we are dedicated to providing exceptional superficial radiotherapy (SRT) services in the dermatology arena. Our team of experts strives to be the go-to solution for dermatologists seeking reliable and high-quality SRT treatments for their patients.
Key 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.
- 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 health-care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
- Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Paid time off, comprehensive benefit package, and 401K plan with match
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
