Radiation Therapist - ProKatchers LLC : Job Details

Job Title : Radiation Therapy/ Radiation Therapist

Location : The Dalles, Oregon, 97058

Duration : 03+ months contract with possible extension

Education :

Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelors): Preferred

• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy and applicable
• State Certification of Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (RTT): Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred
• ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required

Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required

Job Duties:

• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
• Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
• Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
• Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician

Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.