Radiation Therapist

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

What you will do:

+ Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions
+ Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions
+ Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan
+ Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed
+ Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician
+ Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom
+ Informs physician anytime patient experiences distress or side effects related to treatment process
+ Records each patients’ treatment in EMR and proper notes for accurate treatment and set-up
+ Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the filed by reading appropriate journals, books, and other liter...