Carteret Health Care Morehead City , NC 28557
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JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to Director of Cancer Treatment Services, the Chief Radiation Therapist, and the Radiation Oncologist
DEFINITION OF POSITION
The Radiation Oncology Therapist is responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients under the direction of the Radiation Oncologists.
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional
ARRT registered or registry eligible graduate of an AMA approved school of radiation oncology technology, having a working knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of a radiation oncology department.
The Radiation Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
The individual must
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status
Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs
Provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Knowledge of biological radiation effects.
Knowledge of various therapy equipment.
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