Radiation Therapist
SIGN ON BONUS Ι COMPETITIVE PAY Ι EXTENSIVE BENEFITS
Scope of Responsibility:
- Administer treatments to patients under direction and supervision of a radiation oncologist and manager;
- Accurately position beam of radiation to correspond with designated tumor volume;
- Accurately deliver prescribed dose;
- Under minimal supervision, image tumor volume and outline corresponding target on patient’s surface;
- Accurately record data with respect to field parameters, patient dimensions, and contour acquisition, which are essential for proper dosimetric calculations and high quality radiation therapy
Functions:
- Administer treatments accurately and efficiently
- Perform mandatory quality and control activities
- Maintain records of daily treatments; review patient charts and follow necessary policies and procedures
- Participate in the clinical orientation/instruction of students and new hires
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment adhering to radiation safety and control policies
- Rotational call
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited program in radiation therapy technology or suitable equivalent
ARRT certification or eligible to obtain upon employment
Current registry as RT(T)
Licensed by the Louisiana Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
CPR certification
2 years of experience as a radiation therapist a plus
Experience with various Elekta treatment machines preferred
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented, highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.