What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at St. Vincent’s Health System?
Department Radiation Oncology
Schedule Day Shift; 8am-430pm 5 days per week; no weekends
Hospital UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
Location Bruno Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology
Administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
Prepare and position patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
Deliver appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
One or more of the following required
Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
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