Radiation Therapist
Louisville, KY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Radiation Therapist

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Operate radiation therapy equipment and CT simulator with proficiency.
• Demonstrate proper positioning, radiation safety, infection control, and quality assurance techniques.
• Communicate treatment plans and techniques clearly to patients, families, peers, and physicians.
• Interpret and follow prescriptions and treatment plans accurately.
• Assist patients, families, peers, and physicians as needed.
• Some weekend call and patient transportation may be required.
• Maintain excellent communication skills and ensure quality of treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and precise treatments and simulations.
• Maintain treatment accuracy including dose records, positioning, and prescription changes.
• Verify physician approval and treatment consent before radiation delivery.
• Minimize patient exposure and perform accurate patient positioning and verification imaging.
• Utilize treatment devices appropriately (wedges, bolus, masks, vacloks, etc.).
• Maintain knowledge of equipment performance and report malfunctions.
• Perform daily output checks on equipment.
• Provide patient education on radiation therapy procedures.
• Meet continuing education requirements for ARRT renewal and annual competency criteria.
• Stay current with oncology treatments, techniques, and equipment.
• Improve efficiency, communication, and customer relations.
• Ensure proper charge capture and protect patient confidentiality.
• Coordinate patient treatment with dosimetry.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Associate's degree or certificate program in Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology, or a similar healthcare field
• ARRT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy or a similar healthcare field.

Additional Information

• Some weekend call may be required.
• Some patient transportation duties may be required.