Radiation Therapist Assistant

3 weeks ago

Mesa, United States IRONWOOD PHYSICIANS,P.C. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Why Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers? Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers was founded in 1993 by Dr. Parvinderjit Khanuja. Over almost three decades, Ironwood has grown throughout metro Phoenix area. Today Ironwood has 15 locations including 5 comprehensive cancer centers, a multi-specialty oncology network of over 100 providers, a robust Integrative Services program, a dedicated research department, and a growing Women’s oncology program. With over 700 employees our mission is Compassion through Kindness. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and empathy.

Mission Statement: To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

General Summary of Position:


The Radiation Therapist Assistant position is a bridge position until the associate obtains their ARRT license to work as a Radiation Therapist.

Radiation Therapist Assistant Assists the radiation therapists by prioritizing daily activities with emphasis on accessory equipment fabrication, technical services and patient care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Ironwood Cancer and Research policies, procedures and standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • A wide variety of patient treatment techniques are followed.
  • Radiation Therapist Assistants must possess the ability to visualize three dimensionally and have the technical/mechanical aptitude to understand the operation and limitations of all equipment and accessory equipment specific to this profession.
  • As an Assistant to Radiation Therapists must be able to possess the ability to comprehend the basics of radiation therapy technology and remain calm in potentially serious situations.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Cuts and fabricates cerrobend block cutouts used during patients' treatment. Verifies the appropriate orientation of the film, and the physician's initials before cutting the blocks. Completes all appropriate documentation and bills according in EMR.
  • Assists in creating custom made immobilization devices (Masks, Vac-Bags etc.).
  • Under the direct supervision of the Radiation Therapists, assists the radiation therapists with the treatment of patients. Includes but not limited to; assisting the therapist with the Time-Out Procedure, sending the plan from the EMR to the treatment machine, reads the treatment charts, greets the patients, assists the patient onto and off of the treatment table, sets the treatment parameters including field size, SSD, etc., gets the necessary treatment devices, and adheres to universal precaution guidelines.
  • Assists the radiation therapy team with the performance of working up new patient/reduced field treatment charts and weekly chart checks.
  • Physically escorts patients by wheelchair within the department and outside of the department when needed. Must be able to move or assist patients independently from wheelchairs or stretchers to and from treatment table (approximately from floor to table top). Must be able to operate oxygen tanks. Escorts the patient from the reception area to the changing rooms. Escorts patient from changing room to the treatment room. Escorts the patient from the treatment room back to the changing room.
  • Communicates with physicians, patients, and their families by directing their inquires to the appropriate staff member. Confirms daily treatment appointment times with patient's family, social workers, and ambulance companies for transportation arrangements
  • Assists the radiation therapist to ensure daily documentation is accurate for the following tasks: Time Out Assessment for each patient treated. Daily billing entries for each patient is accurate. Missed treatments are documented accurately.
  • Maintains linen inventory in the treatment and simulation rooms. Stocks the treatment room and patient changing rooms with clean sheets, gowns and towels, removes and stores the soiled linen bags.
  • Request and restocks supplies for work area and stores them in a safe and clean work environment while adhering to OSHA regulations.
  • Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment.

We are an E.O.E. Please visit our website at www.ironwoodcrc.com. "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"


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