• Checks prescriptions, diagnoses, electronic charts and patient identifications. 

• Explains procedures to patient and advises patient regarding reactions to treatment. 

• Prepares room and equipment, including immobilization devices and radiation accessories, for each patient according to prescription. 

• Transfers patients safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, IV’s, etc. 

• Performs all imaging as prescribed and documents according to office policy.  Follows all mandated supervision requirements. 

• Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy under the general supervision of the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Administrator. 

• Maintains visual and audio communication with patient receiving treatment at all times. 

• Accurately and neatly maintains patient markings and all documentation regarding setup requirements. 

• Observes patient for any unusual reactions or symptoms requiring medical intervention and reports these issues to nursing and/or the radiation oncologist. 

• Observes radiation safety guidelines at all times for patient and personnel.  Always follow ALARA principles. 

• Prepares immobilization devices and performs simulations and treatment planning scans as requested by the radiation oncologist.  Completes all documentation associated with these procedures. 

• Assists in dosimetry as needed, importing treatment planning scans, contouring, and double checking of monitor unit calculations. 

• Attends chart rounds as rotation requires. 

• Performs all daily warm-up and quality assurance procedures.  Reports any results outside of required ranges. 

• Secures and maintains supplies. 

• Reports any faults reported on the linear accelerator to Varian and radiation oncologist/radiation administer.  Maintain log of all reported issues. 

• Ensures the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.  

• Submits proper documents to billing to ensure timely billing.  Accurately reviews summary of patient’s charges. 

• Responsible for ensuring the safety of the patient throughout the course of the procedure.  

• Participates and collaborates in accreditations and special projects of SRO as required. 

• May be asked to participate in development of SRO polices and procedures. 

• Maintains compliance with all governmental and regulatory requirements. 

• Responsible for completing, in a timely manner, all mandated training and in-services, including but not limited to annual OSHA training and PPD placements.  

• Maintains licensure and completes all continuing education requirements. 

• Maintains a high level of patient confidentiality. 

• Performs all other duties as assigned.  

What We Expect from You 

• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Therapy Technology program with a current or eligible certificate of registry from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) 

Reasoning Ability  

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.