Radiation Therapist

Overview

• ARRT registration in radiation therapy required (or eligible for ARRT Reg upon hire and attain within one year)

Provides professional duties involved with a variety of technical procedures prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for the safe delivery of radiation therapy treatments and care to patients.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses core knowledge of required Radiation Therapist functions, including scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, and treatment.

• Demonstrates a functional knowledge of all major components of department equipment.

• Delivers external beam treatments in an accurate and timely fashion with a high degree of accuracy.

• Assesses and addresses patient's needs while under treatment.

• Practices appropriate Radiation Safety procedures.

• Accurate and timely completion of patient charts according to established standards and procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of standard and advanced treatment calculations and treatment plans.

• Designs and fabricates blocks accurately and efficiently.

• Performs Simulation with a high degree of accuracy in a timely fashion with little or no supervision.

• Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers as required per position.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality

• Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service

• Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering

• Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost

• Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program

Experience as a radiation therapist preferred

Certification and Licensure

ARRT registration in radiation therapy required (or eligible upon hire and attain within one year)

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Good interpretive/analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to perform multiple functions with minimal direction, independent of supervision

Complex problem solving

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust and focus.

Level of Supervision

Performs routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Medical Dosimetrist and Radiation Oncology Supervisor/Manager/Director as required.

Supervises

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations