The Radiation Therapist performs all aspects of the radiation treatment as prescribed in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist. Qualifications: + Education + Graduate of an accredited school or training program for Radiation Therapy Technology. + Certification/Licensure (including annual requirements) + ARRT or registry eligible + Experience (Yrs/Type) + At least 1 year of Radiation Therapy experience preferred Job Duties and Standards: + Administers the correct procedure/treatment to the correct patient, without exception. + Obtains history and /or examination data and evaluates for contraindicating conditions. + Makes and applies blocks for shielding. + Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. + Applies tattoos to mark point of beam concentration. + Takes port films to ensure localized region to be treated. + Performs simulation procedures. + Calculates doses of radiation to be applied in treatment. + Adjusts and controls the equipment for the delivery of ionizing radiation. + Provides emotional support, comfort. Education and information to patients. + Ensures that any preparatory instructions are relayed to nursing staff for inpatients on a timely basis, so that procedures/treatments are not delayed due to inadequate or untimely preparation. + Keeps Radiation Oncologist advised on all aspects of care provided to their patients, ensuring prompt notification when problems, or potential problems arise. + Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each day's use. + Performs minor repairs and calibrations, so that outside service calls are avoided for adjustments that are within the scope of the Therapist's ability to handle. + Performs duties of clerical and transportation personnel as needed. + Prepares, processes or maintains records, reports, forms, logs and other documentation. + Participates in the training of students and new employees. + Maintains supplies and equipment. + Maintains skill competence. + Enters data into clinic computer system and bills correctly and appropriately for procedures given. + Maintains/adds chemicals to the processor if needed and develops port and simulation films. + Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures. + Attends annual in services as required by the Radiation Oncology department and SMH. + Performs weekly and monthly quality assurance on machines as needed. + Rotates in areas of simulation and treatment. + Educates patients and explains the procedures prior to performing them in simulation, clinic visits and treatment. + Performs other clinical duties as assigned.