Required:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification (ARRT License)
• California State License in Radiation Therapy (CRT)
• BLS/CPR from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Skill in working with different types of treatment machines such as MR Scanner, CT Scanner, HDR units and Linear Accelerators and ability to recognize when hazardous conditions may exist.
• Skill in working with different types of treatment machines such as MR Scanner, CT Scanner, HDR units and Linear Accelerators and ability to recognize when hazardous conditions may exist.
• Ability to lift cerrobend blocks weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Knowledge of basic physics as applicable to Radiation Therapy.
• Ability to use an electronic calculator to perform dose calculations.
• Knowledge of a variety of treatment techniques to assist physicians in treatment planning to ensure optimum treatment is given to all patients.
• Skill in recognizing and reporting any adverse patient therapy reactions.
• Knowledge of the principles and applications of thermo-luminescent dosimeters.
• Skill in reading documents written with medical terminology and ability to read and implement computer-generated physics treatment plans.
• Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.
• Working knowledge of University procedures regarding isolation of immuno-suppressed patients.
• Ability to prepare for procedures by ensuring that all forms are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to appropriately interact with and provide special assistance to various age groups of patients, i.e., pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of required response to internal and external disaster procedures as well as fire and life safety.