Radiation Therapist

Job description

• Position Summary
• Performs therapy localization procedures and administers radiation treatments to patients in accordance with the prescribed course of treatment.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Previous Radiation Therapy experience preferred.
• Education
• Graduate of radiation therapy program required.
• Certifications/Licensure
• Registration with the ARRT in radiation therapy required (OR) registration obtained within one year of placement/hire (ARRT-T).
• Certification (active or temporary) by the State of Kentucky required.
• Job Specific Performance Standards
• The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
• Performs therapy localization procedures.
• Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of therapy.
• During the course of treatment is attentive the patient’s needs in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Routinely observes radiation safety measures and infection control measures.
• Provides age appropriate (adult and geriatric) assessment and interventions to meet the needs of patients served.