Radiation Therapist

3 weeks ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States Catholic Health Initiatives Full time
Job Summary

Radiation therapists at Catholic Health Initiatives deliver radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes. They provide appropriate patient care and safety, apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the administration of prescribed treatment protocols, tumor localization, and dosimetry, and maintain appropriate patient records.

Key Responsibilities
  • Follow the prescriptions of radiation oncologists to work out a treatment plan that delivers the precise radiation dosage to the localized area.
  • Localize the treatment volume using simulators and/or CAT scans.
  • Develop patient treatment plans using the localization data and dedicated planning computers.
  • Explain procedures to patients.
  • Position patients on treatment couches.
  • Identify surface bones and measure and outline with a skin marker the area where the radiation beam is to enter the patient.
  • Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals.
  • Contributes to improving clinical patient safety.
  • Provides on-call services as assigned.
Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Required Licensure and Certifications:

  • Must be registered by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist).
  • State of Kentucky License required.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

  • Knowledge of all radiation oncology techniques, oncologic pathology, anatomy and physiology, treatment planning procedures and dosimetry.
  • Detailed knowledge of all equipment and computers utilized in the department.

Pay Range: $50.92/hour


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