Radiation Therapist (PRN Days)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Job Title: Radiation Therapist Employment Type: PRN: Shift: Day Shift: Location: Silver Spring, Marland: Position Purpose: Administers ionizing radiation therapy to patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Collaborates with the physicist, dosimetrist, chief therapist, and Radiation Oncologist in the planning and simulation of treatments. Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital. As a Radiation Therapist you will: - Apply ionizing radiation to patients according to physician prescription, noting any changes to prescription during course of Rx. - Review and maintain daily treatment records for accuracy and completeness. - Assesses patient condition from medical documentation and observe patients for unusual reaction resulting from treatment. - Explain treatment procedures to patients in a sensitive manner. - Participate in simulation and mold room procedures. - Solve problems that arise with routine set-ups. - Schedule patient appointments. - Understand dosimetry procedures and perform basic treatment time calculations. - Prepare room and equipment for pati...