Radiation Therapist II - FT - Days - BHN/BHMC MCI

Summary

The Radiation Therapist II contributes to the Radiation Oncology Unit's operational goals and quality of patient care while supporting organizational standards. This role demonstrates advanced technical proficiency, provides guidance to Radiation Therapist I staff, and collaborates across the department. The Therapist II serves as a senior resource, coordinating technical activities during emergencies or unusual situations in the absence of the Chief Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient scheduling in a technical area including simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs to avoid delays or interruptions.
• Prepares room and equipment for each treatment.
• Performs imaging (CBCT, KV, MV, Motion Management) as ordered, to position patient.
• Analyzes results, identifies issues and takes appropriate action including repositioning patient and repeating procedure to deliver therapy according to treatment plan.
• Performs special procedure treatments (HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT) and completes treatment documentation.
• Stocks and stores supplies in technical areas and advises when supplies are needed.
• Collaborates with Physicians, Physicists, Dosimetrist, and Chief Radiation Therapist in simulation or clinical setup process.
• Observes established radiation safety measures (ALARA).
• Performs and documents CT-Sim procedures and executes simulations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Performs complex special procedures (4D CT Respiratory Gating, HDR, TBI, SRS, SBRT, Oral and IV Contrast, Urethrogram) and monitors patient for adverse reactions.
• Participates in scheduled rotations in all department equipment and serves as emergency on call therapist, rotating between both Radiation Oncology departments.
• May serve as a Preceptor for Radiation Therapist I staff, with completion of a preceptor course within six months of attaining Radiation Therapist II status.
• Serves as a primary resource for students and new hires by modeling professional behavior and providing instruction, assessment, and evaluation.
• Reviews physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan and educates patient regarding procedures.
• Manages patient documentation in Aria for team communication, charge capture and billing reconciliation.
• Performs weekly chart checks and QA audits at end of treatment through Encounters in Aria EMR.
• May serve as a Charge Radiation Therapist, communicating instructions from radiation oncologists, physicists, and dosimetrists to appropriate staff.
• Administers prescribed ionizing radiation in accordance with physician instructions, departmental standards, state regulations, and Memorial Healthcare System policies.
• Performs appropriate quality control warm-up procedures on equipment and troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Accredited Program: Radiation Therapy (Required)
• ARRT Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT License) - State of Florida

Additional Job Information

This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive, teamwork relationships. Must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required. A minimum of three (3) years of core work experience as a radiation therapist is required. Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program with an AS degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences with Radiation Therapy Certification. Must complete Preceptor class within 6-months of becoming a Therapist - Radiation II.