Radiation Therapist

The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for helping in the efficient operation of the radiation department and ensuring safe patient care. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers precisely the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision
• Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification
• Explains procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment
• Reinforces Radiation Oncologist’s advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.
• Transfers patient safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc.
• Checks daily treatment time and delivers prescribed dose 
• Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient at all times during treatment
• Maintains patient markings. Observes patient for unusual reactions, events and reports accurate information to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist
• Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel
• Perform simulations
• Assists in tumor localization procedures, preparation of immobilization devices, etc.
• Assists in dosimetry procedures (i.e. Prescription calculations)
• Obtains weekly port films and present such at chart rounds for review by Radiation Oncology staff
• Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required by department quality assurance and quality improvement activities
• Performs mold room duties (DRH and RCH)
• Reports erratic operation of equipment to Chief Radiation therapist, Radiation Physicist and/or Medical Engineer
• Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree, if required by state regulations/licensing requirements
• Current Licensure as a Radiation Therapist, as required by state regulations or contract specification
• One (1) year of experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

“Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records”