radiation therapist - Vacaville, CA , USA, United States - Northbay Healthcare Group

Description

At NorthBay Health the Radiation Therapists use ionizing-radiation producing equipment to administer therapeutic doses of radiation as prescribed by physicians for treatment of disease - generally cancer.

A Radiation Therapist exposes specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions, noting in the patient's chart such information as the area treated, the radiation dosage, equipment control settings, the patient's reactions, and the total amount of radiation received to date.

This position requires graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T) registry or registry eligibility in radiation therapy technology, and licensed by the State Department of Health Services.

A Radiation Therapist must be familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Radiation Therapy. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish treatment goals.

A Radiation Therapist performs a variety of tasks, works under general supervision and must utilize a certain degree of creativity and latitude.