Whittier, California
Seattle, Washington
Posted: 31-Aug-24
Location: Hinsdale, Illinois
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 24030686
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
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.
