Radiation Therapist

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.

• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.

• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions, noting on the patient's chart such information as the area treated, the radiation dosage, equipment control settings, the patient's reactions, and the total amount of radiation received to date.

• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiation Therapy required

One or more years of experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Radiation Therapist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

• Radiation Therapist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

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