NWLCC: Full Time Radiation Therapist | Natchitoches Parish Journal

Northwestern Louisiana Cancer Center

Position: Full Time Radiation Therapist
$5000 Sign on Bonus or relocation package available

Operates radiation therapy equipment in order to simulate and/or treat patients for malignancies. Completes required documentation in medical records, completes charge procedures and Performs quality assurance checks to verify accuracy of all procedures performed.

Position Responsibilities-

• Performs patient’s simulations under direction of physician, which includes patient alignment, portal marking and chart documentation

• Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaclocks, bolus and aquaplast masks

• Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.

• Educates patients regarding simulation, treatment procedures and possible reactions (as directed by physician/nurse)

• Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician/nurse

• Assists in emergency procedures as necessary

• Delivers a prescribed planned course of radiation therapy, which includes review of prescription, diagnosis, medical record and patient identification. In addition, prepares room and equipment for patient treatments including set-up of immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, shielding devices, etc.

• Monitors patient and equipment during treatment and/or simulation reporting any unusual circumstances, such as patient movement, equipment malfunction, etc.

• Completes daily quality checks on treatment and simulator equipment.

Maintains accurate documentation of quality checks. Documents and reports all variances and Initiates proper follow-up

• Coordinates patient simulator/treatment schedules

• Records accurate daily patient billing

• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

Education-

Associate’s Degree

Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiation Therapy

Licensure/Certification-

Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Registered through Louisiana State Radiologic Tech Board (LSRT)

One-year experience preferred