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Job description
Category Health Care
nDescription
nRADIATION THERAPIST
nDepartment
nRadiation Oncology
nReports To
nChief Radiation Therapist and/or Medical Physicist
nSupervises
nNone
nFLSA Status
nNon-Exempt
nPosition Summary
nThe Radiation Therapist provides safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation therapy services in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist and under the general supervision of the Medical Physicist. The position maintains clinical and technical competency, accurate treatment documentation, compliance with departmental procedures, and a high standard of patient-centered care.
nEssential Functions - Patient Treatment and Clinical Care
nnnDeliver prescribed courses of radiation therapy accurately and with minimal supervision, following the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription, approved treatment plan, and departmental protocols.
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nnConfirm patient identity, diagnosis, treatment site, prescription, calculations, and required approvals before treatment.
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nnPrepare the treatment room and equipment based on physician and treatment-planning instructions, including immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, positioning, and accessories.
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nnTransfer and position patients safely on the treatment couch, providing special assistance for patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, intravenous therapy, or other supportive devices.
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nnEnsure proper radiation dose delivery and daily recording of treatment.
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nnAcquire and review treatment images according to departmental standards and escalate discrepancies before proceeding.
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nnObserve patients for unusual reactions or changes in condition and promptly report concerns to Nursing, the Radiation Oncologist, or other appropriate clinical staff.
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nnProvide clear explanations of procedures, reinforce education regarding side effects and general care, and confirm patient understanding.
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nnMaintain visual and auditory contact with the patient during treatment and respond appropriately to emergencies.
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n nEssential Functions - Simulation, Documentation, and Workflow
nnnPerform CT simulation and clinical setup activities within the therapist’s scope of practice.
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nnDocument all simulation and treatment parameters accurately in ARIA or the designated oncology information system.
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nnMaintain complete treatment charts, patient markings, approvals, and supporting documentation.
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nnAssist with patient scheduling and coordinate treatment appointments to support timely care.
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nnPerform weekly chart checks as assigned to verify treatment documentation, billing accuracy, and appropriate CPT capture.
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nnMaintain clean, organized treatment, simulation, console, and patient changing areas.
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n nEssential Functions - Equipment, Quality, and Safety
nnnPerform required equipment warm-up, daily output checks, and assigned daily or weekly quality assurance activities for treatment and simulation equipment.
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nnReport equipment malfunction, service needs, treatment discrepancies, or safety concerns immediately to the Chief Radiation Therapist, Medical Physicist, or appropriate leader.
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nnCoordinate service access with engineers or vendor representatives as directed and document service-related issues appropriately.
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nnHandle equipment carefully and support preventive maintenance, repair, and safety processes.
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nnMaintain radiation exposure within applicable limits and follow ALARA principles, department safety procedures, and state reporting requirements.
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nnReview and sign required radiation safety documentation and participate in drills, audits, and corrective actions.
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n nCompliance and Professional Responsibilities
nnnFollow UCNT/CCNT policies, Behavioral Expectations, Customer Service Standards, HIPAA requirements, infection-control practices, and all applicable laws and regulations.
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nnMaintain current licensure, registration, certification, and continuing education.
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nnDemonstrate respect, professionalism, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
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nnPerform other duties as assigned by the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Chief Radiation Therapist, or organizational leadership.
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n nAcknowledgment
nThis job description summarizes the primary duties and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may be modified or reassigned based on organizational needs, patient care requirements, and applicable law.
nQualifications
nMinimum Qualifications
nnnAssociate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy program, or completion of an approved certificate program.
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nnCurrent ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy.
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nnCurrent Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist licensure or other license required to practice in Texas.
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nnCurrent Basic Life Support certification.
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nnDemonstrated ability to operate radiation therapy and simulation equipment safely.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnExperience with ARIA, Eclipse, Varian TrueBeam, CT simulation, and image-guided radiation therapy.
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nnCertified Medical Radiologic Technologist credential in Texas.
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nnOne or more years of recent radiation oncology experience.
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n nCore Competencies
nnnPatient-centered care
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nnClinical and technical accuracy
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nnAttention to detail
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nnCommunication and education
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nnTeamwork and collaboration
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nnAdaptability and readiness for change
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nnSafety awareness and accountability
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n nPhysical and Work Requirements
nnnFrequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and positioning of patients.
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nnAbility to assist with transfers and move equipment or supplies consistent with departmental safety practices.
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nnRegular exposure to clinical environments, radiation therapy equipment, and patients with complex medical conditions.
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nnAbility to maintain concentration during repetitive and highly precise tasks.
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n nSuccess Measures
nnnAccurate delivery and documentation of prescribed treatments.
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nnCompletion of treatments, simulations, imaging, and chart checks within required timeframes.
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nnCompliance with safety, QA, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
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nnTimely escalation of clinical, equipment, or documentation concerns.
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nnPositive patient experience and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Worksite address
roanoke, TX, 76299, US
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