Lead Radiation Therapist

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital seeks an experienced Radiation Therapy Technologist to perform all aspects of radiation therapy within licensure limits as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes maintaining equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses and staff to promote high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy program.
• NYS License in Radiation Therapy.
• Member of ASRT and ARRT.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead RTT will maintain staffing schedule for daily coverage on all treatment machines.
• Participates in departmental committees (Peer Review, QA).
• Assist in training new Therapists.
• Act as liaison between front line therapists, division leads, and management.

Education

Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy program

NYS License in Radiation Therapy

ASRT and ARRT membership

Minimum 3 years of experience

Tools

Varian Accelerators

CT simulation

ARIA system

Job description

Position Summary

Performance of all aspects of Radiation Therapy within the limits of professional licensure and accreditations and as part of a departmental team. The RTT will maintain and monitor all equipment in their department including but not limited to the CT Simulator, LINAC, Laser systems, IT systems, patient positioning equipment, and patient care equipment. The RTT will maintain a safe and professional atmosphere with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses and administrative staff.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

• The Lead RTT will maintain a staffing schedule to ensure daily coverage of therapists on all treatment machines and work directly with the site administrator in order to maintain all regulatory compliance requirements.
• Participates in departmental committees; including but not limited to Peer Review, QA Committees.
• Assist in training new Therapists.
• Will report and act as the constant liaison between front line radiation therapists, division leads, and management on day-to-day clinical issues, problems, and patient complaints to the Site Administrator.

The radiation therapist must engage in programs designed to continue their professional education. Their New York State License must be renewed bi‑annually in the practice of Radiotherapy by the New York State Department of Health. The therapist must promote high standards of patient care as stated by the ARRT and maintain membership with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Their original New York State license, registration with the ARRT and membership in the ASRT must be provided annually upon their evaluation.

Required Experience And Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy.
• NYS License in Radiation Therapy
• Member of ASRT and ARRT
• Minimum 3 years of experience.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with Varian Accelerators, CT simulations and ARIA record and verify system.
• Experience performing various treatments to include SBRT, IMRT, HDR, and SRS.

Physical Demands

• This position may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or positioning and transferring of patients.
• Lifts supplies and equipment, moves heavy equipment.
• Subject to Electrical and Radiation Hazards.

As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.