Radiation Therapist

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)

United States, Maryland, Baltimore

6701 North Charles Street (Show on map)

April 25, 2024

Radiation Oncology

Full Time

Day 8 Hour Shifts (7:30 am-4:00 pm)

Req# 42274

I. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision but according to established procedures, treats patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients, administers treatments and monitors patient during therapy sessions in order to ensure patient comfort and be for changes in condition.

Education	2 year training program in radiation therapy
Experience
Skills	Thorough knowledge of equipment operations, radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance and patient care technique
Licensures, Certifications	* Registered in radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. * Licensed by State of Maryland * Heart Saver (CPR Certification).
Physical Requirements	* Ability to concentrate and pay extremely close attention to detail. * Ability to lift and position patient and lift lead alloy blocks eighty percent of the time and to stand and walk for ninety percent of the work time.
Working Conditions	* Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise and dust; occasional (less than twenty percent of work time) exposure to patients with possible infections. * Frequent exposure to radiation with little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed. * Occasional exposure (less than twenty percent of work time) to noxious fumes and burns while pouring molten metal alloy.
Conditions of Employment

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.