radiation therapist - Bozeman, MT , USA, United States - Bozeman Health

Description

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for localization of treatment areas and administration of radiation treatments to patients under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.

• Graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy school
• Montana Licensure (Radiation Therapist)
• American Heart Association BLS
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• 3 years' experience in a similar role and knowledge of electronic health record operating systems.

• Administers radiation therapy
• Ensures all documents required for treatment are completed.
• Performs simulations and simulation radiography (i.e. CT, MRI, and PET) to localize treatment area while confirming treatment plan with the Radiation Oncologist.
• Educates patient regarding procedure on first day of treatment.
• Observes all safety regulations concerning ionizing radiation both for self and patients and reporting any incidence outside of normal operating parameters to the Medical Physicist.
• Attends weekly chart rounds and monthly department meetings.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment within the work setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data.
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.

They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.