Radiation Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Under general supervision but according to established procedures, treats patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment.# In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients, administers treatments and monitors patient during therapy sessions in order to ensure patient comfort and be alert for changes in condition. Education 2 year training program in radiation therapy Experience # Skills Thorough knowledge of equipment operations, radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance and patient care technique Licensures, Certifications Registered in radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensed by State of Maryland Heart Saver (CPR Certification). Physical Requirements Ability to concentrate and pay extremely close attention to detail. Ability to lift and position patient and lift lead alloy blocks eighty percent of the time and to stand and walk for ninety percent of the work time. Working Conditions Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise and dust; occasional (less than twenty percent of work time) exposure to patients with possible infections. Frequent exposure to radiation with little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed. Occasional exposure (less than twenty percent of work time) to noxious fumes and burns while pouring molten metal alloy. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Under general supervision but according to established procedures, treats patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients, administers treatments and monitors patient during therapy sessions in order to ensure patient comfort and be alert for changes in condition. Education 2 year training program in radiation therapy Experience Skills Thorough knowledge of equipment operations, radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance and patient care technique Licensures, Certifications * Registered in radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. * Licensed by State of Maryland * Heart Saver (CPR Certification). Physical Requirements * Ability to concentrate and pay extremely close attention to detail. * Ability to lift and position patient and lift lead alloy blocks eighty percent of the time and to stand and walk for ninety percent of the work time. Working Conditions * Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise and dust; occasional (less than twenty percent of work time) exposure to patients with possible infections. * Frequent exposure to radiation with little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed. * Occasional exposure (less than twenty percent of work time) to noxious fumes and burns while pouring molten metal alloy.