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The Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments. Participates in the simulation and treatment of complex treatment fields to achieve optimal treatment plans. Responsible for providing various other radiation therapy procedures.

Day to Day

GENERAL DUTIES

Administers proper and responsible radiation to patients for radiation therapy. Monitors the patient’s condition regularly while under treatment to look for abnormalities.Assists the radiation oncologist in the localization of tumors. Performs all simulations and treatment as ordered.Performs simple dose calculations on patients as requested by radiation oncologist. Records all treatments on patient chart as administered.Performs daily warmup on equipment, documents and notifies physicist of any equipment out of tolerance and deemed faulty.Verifies proper stock of equipment and supplies in treatment rooms in order to avoid treatment delays. Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas.Completes and accurately documents safety inspection of equipment and room according to procedure as assigned and notifies appropriate person of any variance.

Must Haves
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1 year of experience with Radiation Therapy equipment including Varian, GE, TOMO

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Radiation Therapy CertifiedPreferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care ProviderRequiredIssuer: American Heart AssociationLicensure Speciality: Training Certification

Certification Name: Radiography CertificationIssuer: American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistLicensure Speciality: Certification

Certification Name: Radiology TechnicianRequiredIssuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of ExaminersLicensure Speciality: Licensure

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience on CT, Linear accelerator.Experience with Philips CT/Varian Linear accelerator.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)Taste or smell - Continuous (67-100% of day)Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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