Radiation Therapist II - UI Health, Radiation Oncology

Employees at this level administer radiation therapy to patients and assist the chief therapist in the implementation and coordination of special procedures within the department. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisors and from Radiation Oncologists.

Duties

Responsibilities

Assists the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Chief Technologist in the simulation of treatment Transmits simulation procedures to the treatment machines to assure accurate reproduction of the treatment area Positions patients in proper orientation to the simulator using appropriate immobilization devices and treatment aids Assists the treatment planning team in basic calculations of radiation dosage by gathering information and measurements (e.g., patient's thickness, beam energy, tumor depth); interprets formulas and tables necessary to perform dosimetry calculations Explains the treatment procedures to the patient and answers any questions Maintains daily records and documents of each patient's treatment; ensures that charts are assembled in a timely manner and contains appropriate information (e.g., set-up photographs, field photographs, face photo, test results, etc.); reviews and documents port film on a daily basis Performs weekly verification of patient treatment site to ensure ongoing accuracy Maintains treatment rooms through daily machine warm-up and documentation procedures (e.g., report equipment functioning, maintain inventory, restock supplies) Accurately performs proper billing procedures in accordance with departmental policies Assists in and monitors the orientation and training of Radiation Therapist I and Radiation Therapist II; may perform initial set-up checks on complex patients for Radiation Therapist I and Radiation Therapist staff.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.