DEFINITION:
The staff Radiation Therapist is responsible for the technical aspects of radiation therapy, placing emphasis on accuracy, treatment, radiation safety, simulation, simple dosimetry, and patient care. Patients cared for/interacted with are adolescents, adult, and geriatric.
EDUCATION:
Must be a graduate of an ARRT recognized program. The ARRT is The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the largest national credentialing agency in the radiologic sciences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be either registered or registry eligible with the ARRT.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered with the ARRT with one year experience is preferred.
