Radiation Therapist
Toledo, Ohio
The University of Toledo Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Toledo, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy accurately with minimal supervision.
• Educate patients about procedures, communication during treatment, and emergency protocols.
• Reinforce radiation oncologist’s advice regarding treatment reactions and care.
• Prepare treatment room and equipment according to prescription (immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection, etc.).
• Safely transfer patients to treatment couch, taking special care with catheters and IV drips.
• Check daily treatment prescriptions and deliver prescribed doses.
• Maintain communication with patients during treatment.
• Observe patients for unusual reactions and report to nursing or radiation oncologist staff.
• Assist in emergency treatment as needed.
• Perform CT scans for treatment planning.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
• Maintain daily treatment records and other required documentation.
• Assist in tumor localization procedures, preparation of molds, casts, and immobilization devices.
• Check and maintain beam directional and protective devices under supervision.
• Perform initial warm-up procedures for therapy equipment.
• Assist in dosimetry procedures.
• Maintain supplies and secure x-rays and lab reports.
• Report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of therapy equipment.
• Ensure imaging orders are followed daily/weekly.
• Maintain billing documentation daily.
• Assist in follow-up clinics and clinical examinations.
• Document and reinforce patient education for all age groups.
• Assist in student supervision and evaluation.
• Attend department conferences and meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Ohio.
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience within the last year.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.