Plans, prepares, and delivers a prescribed course of radiation to patient
Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient-identification prior to treatment
Explains procedure to patient as means of communication during treatment
Answers questions and reassures patient
Reinforces physician’s advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and to care
Administers radiation therapy treatments observing radiation safety measures for patients and personnel
Transfers patient safety to treatment table, giving special care to catheters, I.V.’s, and the like
Monitors patient and equipment during treatment
Maintains patient markings
Maintains simulation room
Assists Radiation (Oncologist) and Physicist in simulation of patients prior to radiation treatments
Observes patient for unusual reactions and reports to supervisor or others
Maintains departmental records
Updates patient charts as required
Maintains records of daily treatment
Schedules patient appointments
Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies
Maintains work area in clean, orderly and safe condition
Maintains equipment in good working order; makes minor repairs as necessary
Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor or others
Initiates requisitions for supplies as needed.

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy
If not registered upon hire, the employee will have 1 year to obtain certification as a condition of continued employment
Must possess a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy
Graduate of CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program (preferred)
Demonstrated clinical knowledge
Effective verbal and written communication skill
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team

Radiation Therapist I, Radiation Oncology

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