Radiation Therapist
Butte, Montana
Saint James Healthcare

Radiation Therapist

Location: Butte, Montana
Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Contract length: 13 weeks

Overview

The Radiation Therapist administers ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes, performs patient simulation and basic patient care, and supports patient education and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Montana
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ARRT (T)
• Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program

Responsibilities

• Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification
• Explain procedures to patients and reinforce radiation oncologist and/or nurse instructions
• Prepare room and equipment, including immobilization devices, blocks, and field sizes
• Transfer patients as needed
• Verify treatment MUs and beam energy in the treatment chart and document adjustments
• Document treatment MUs, cumulative dose, site-specific doses, treatment parameters, instructions, diagrams, photos, and billing information
• Perform treatment simulation, including cerrobend block fabrication
• Develop x-rays and port films as needed
• Observe patients for unusual reactions or events
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and stock levels in the unit
• Complete daily, progress, and discharge documentation
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives
• Identify process improvements and potential safety hazards
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns as needed
• Ensure safety checklists and quality controls are completed
• Perform other duties as assigned