Radiology - Radiation Therapist
Reno, Nevada
Job description:
This position administers the prescribed therapeutic radiation dose to a predetermined treatment area for
patients. The incumbent is also accountable for the localization procedures necessary for preparing the
patients for radiation treatments. The incumbent provides support, education and teaching to cancer
patients and their families and are also required to assist in onboarding new team members and educate
students.
Nature and Scope
Nature and Scope Text
The incumbent is challenged to evaluate and prioritize his/her job and must demonstrate the knowledge
and skills necessary to provide care, based upon physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety
appropriate to the age of the patient served. The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through
assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and
families and will meet standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency
standards. The incumbent is challenged to be exceedingly accurate in all tasks, realizing the effects of
his/her tasks. The incumbent is ultimately responsible for administering radiation, performing localization,
basic dosimetry, custom block fabrication, charting, performing nursing and secretarial support and other
related tasks. The position is required to operate linear accelerators and simulators. This position must
also operate electronic health records, record and verify system and other software programs within the
department. In addition, the position requires skin instruction proficiency, phone, and EMR skills.
This position is responsible to annually demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection
control, patient safety and CPR. Incumbent must complete annual core competencies, specific to
department workflow, to work on completion of the Core RT Competency and the Development Ladder
Skills for this level upon completion of Staff RT requirements. The Core RT Competency and
Development Ladder will be completed within 3 months of completion of Staff requirements and then
assessed annually after the first completion.
This position does provide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an
accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
MinQual
Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading,
writing and speaking English. Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy
Program is required.
Experience: None Required.
License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a Radiation Therapist License from ARRT.
Certification(s): Ability to obtain and maintain BLS Certification by the American Heart Association
(AHA) required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Radiation Control Program License
for Radiation Therapy is required upon hire.
Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary
to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access
online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Great Benefits!