Radiation Therapist

Under general supervision but according to established procedures, treats patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients, administers treatments and monitors patient during therapy sessions in order to ensure patient comfort and be alert for changes in condition.

Education: 2 year training program in radiation therapy

Licensures/Certifications:

• Registered in radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Licensed by State of Maryland.
• Heart Saver (CPR Certification).

Experience: Not Applicable

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of equipment operations, radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance and patient care technique

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews patients' treatment charts for prescription, monitor units, prescribed dose and set up parameters to accurately deliver a course of radiation therapy.
• Maintains an accurate daily record of radiation treatments. Reviews LANTIS at end of treatment to ensure that written record and electronic record match.
• Explains procedures to patients to allay fears and elicit cooperation. Observes patient's reaction to treatment in areas irradiated and reports any change to the nurse or radiation oncologist.
• Maintains an awareness of machine malfunction and reports all faults to medical physicist or department manager.
• Rotates through simulation room, obtains tumor localization films, places necessary markings on patients' and records all necessary information.
• Moves or modifies focused blocks as directed.
• Rotates through CT room to become proficient in obtaining treatment planning CT scans.
• Assumes responsibility for quality assurance of the treatment machine under the direction of the medical physicist and department manager.
• Associates port photos and/or port images per departmental policy.
• Ensures that patients have new account numbers at the beginning of the month or following an inpatient admission.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$36.37 - $59.64

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.