Radiation Therapy Technologist
Hattiesburg, MS
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapy Tech - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Job Summary

• Perform patient radiation therapy treatments and related activities following established protocols.
• Assist physicians during patient treatments.
• Maintain complete patient clinical histories and records.
• Perform QA/QC equipment tests and simulator procedures as required.
• Maintain sterile techniques and a clean examination environment.
• Share emergency call duties as required.
• Provide age-appropriate care and assess patient data to meet age-specific needs.
• Report directly to Dosimetry Supervisor and Lead Radiation Therapist.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in radiation therapy.
• Proficient in radiation treatment setup and performance.
• Proper operation of Linear Accelerators.
• Fabrication of immobilization devices.
• CT Simulation performance and operation.
• IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy) application and performance.
• IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy) application and performance.
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery operation and performance.
• Proper patient positioning for treatment and simulation procedures.
• Accurate recording of treatment details in patient charts.
• Understanding of departmental policies for reporting and correcting treatment setup errors.
• Ability to review patient charts prior to setup, including patient positioning, collimator settings, SAD/SSD, and treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of when physician involvement is required during treatment.
• Knowledge and adherence to protocols for irradiating blood.
• Ability to work as a team member, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to operate equipment including IV pump, heart monitor, suction machine, one touch, and blood pressure machine.
• Physical ability to lift, handle, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Graduate of an approved AMA school of radiation technology.
• Certification/Licensure:

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) R.T. (R) Radiography.
  • Mississippi State Department of Health Medical Radiation Technologist license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required