Radiation Therapy Technologist

About the role

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Miami

Tasks

• Simulates and administers radiation treatments to patients in accordance with physician prescriptions and established clinical, safety, and quality standards.
• Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific areas of the body using radiation therapy equipment in accordance with established practices and standards. Accurately positions patients for treatment and verifies prescriptions, diagnoses, patient charts, and patient identification prior to treatment.
• Maintains complete and accurate records, reports, and files, including radiation dosages, equipment settings, treatment information, and patient reactions. Monitors each patient’s clinical progress, recognizes potential complications or adverse reactions, and promptly communicates concerns to the appropriate clinical team.
• Follows radiation protection principles and established radiation safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and others. Safely and effectively operates computerized simulation and treatment equipment, performs and documents required daily machine safety checks, understands equipment operating limits, and reports abnormalities or inconsistencies to the appropriate authority.
• Constructs immobilization devices and applies custom blocking techniques to support conformal radiation therapy. Uses sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment-planning systems to support precise tumor localization and accurate treatment delivery.
• Collaborates closely with the Radiation Oncologist and other members of the radiation therapy team to develop and carry out individualized treatment plans. Performs simulations according to physician orders and helps ensure tre