Radiation Therapist

Role Overview

• Performs daily imaging and delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients safely and accurately.
• Incorporates their technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set-up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording and management during patient care.
• Interacts effectively and accurately with patients and their family members, physicians, healthcare workers, and radiation oncology department personnel.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to be proficient in accurate delivery of prescribed doses of radiation, safety of patient during treatment, and documentation of patient care.
• Develops an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status and reports that to the appropriate staff.

Requirements

• Completion of radiation therapy course from an approved school or accredited program.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board of Examiners is required.