Radiation Therapist I - Rad Onc - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Job description

Radiation Therapists are highly-skilled clinicians and integral to the radiation oncology team. They are responsible for ensuring that treatments are accurate and match the treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists. Radiation therapists assist in the use of linear accelerators, CT scanners and X-Ray films to localize and treat anatomical structures. They ensure the precise setup of patients to minimize dose delivery to surrounding structures. They maintain constant visual and verbal contact with patients throughout treatment, ensuring safe delivery. They educate patients about their treatments and simulation procedures, monitoring patient progress throughout the course of treatment. They also ensure accurate and thorough documentation in hospital medical records systems. The Radiation Therapist I position is for therapists with less than 4 years of experience working in the radiation therapy field. Essential Duties: - Provides Radiation Therapy services by contributing as an essential member of the Radiation Oncology treatment team through provision of quality care of each patient undergoing a prescribed course of treatment. - Facilitates the continuity of care through the comm...