Radiation Therapist Trainee

What You'll Need:

• Currently in the second year of the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiation Therapy Program
• One year of training in the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiation Therapy Program
• Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

What You'll Do:

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Prepares linear accelerators and radiation therapy equipment effectively and efficiently while under the supervision and/or direction of staff therapists and supervisors.
• Adheres to radiation exposure regulations and practices to ensure adequate radiation protection.
• Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.
• Provides age-developmental appropriate care in accordance with Age-Developmental Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Able to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing treatments and patient care.
• Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to prioritizing of patient needs.
• Adaptable to changing work schedules