About this opportunity
Florida Urology Partners LLP lists this Radiation Therapist opportunity in riverview, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Under the general supervision of the Radiation Therapy Director, the Radiation Therapist is responsible for performing safe and efficient simulations and delivery of radiation to the patient as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The Therapist is a key member of the comprehensive team responsible for the care of the oncology patient and must demonstrate and promote service excellence at all times
Principal Accountabilities:
Performs tumor localization and carries out CT simulation as ordered
Perform external beam radiation therapy treatments utilizing linear accelerator located at the center and following the prescription.
Explain treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment
Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation
Perform quality assurance checks on machines to make sure they are safe and are working properly, checking linear accelerator and CT scanner on daily basis
Prepares treatment room and equipment: transfers patient to treatment area and positions patient for treatment
Use image guided technology to determine exact location for targeted treatment area
Cross-check treatment delivery parameters with treatment plan and secondary calculations to ensure radiation is delivered to the appropriate area of the patient’s body
Check daily patient treatment parameters, deliver the prescribed dosage and maintain treatment records
Keep detailed records of department, reports, files and archives
Maintains current licensures and certifications along with yearly continuing education and recertification as required
Monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment
Keep detailed records of treatment
This position will be located in our Riverview office location on South Falkenburg Rd. There may be occasional days to help with coverage when you will need to work out of our South Tampa office on Armenia Ave.
We offer great benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays and PTO, and a free membership to the YMCA.
Requirements
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy school.
Current/valid Florida Radiation Therapy license required.
Accreditation by American Registry of Radiologic Technology
CPR certification.
Minimum three years of relevant work experience
Proficient in Aria
Florida Urology Partners is committed to diversity and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Worksite address
riverview, FL, 33568, US
Who can apply
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