RADIATION THERAPIST

White Plains Hospital; Center (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital in White Plains, NY, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the Radiation Oncology department. This day-shift role runs Monday–Friday and includes administering radiation treatments, room preparation, and patient education.

On-call duties may be required. Requirements include NYS Radiologic Technology license, ARRT registry, and AMA-accredited radiography training; strong communication skills and experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED certificate required.
• Graduate of AMA-accredited radiography program or equivalent.
• Certified by the ARRT or equivalent.
• Current NYS license in Radiologic Technology and ARRT registry.
• Experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Continuing education requirements to meet standards.
• Ability to identify and react correctly to emergencies including internal and external disasters and medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Immobilize and simulate treatment fields per instructions.
• Administer radiation treatments per prescription.
• Prepare room and educate patients on expectations; monitor patient state.
• Maintain patient records and continuing education requirements; stay updated on policies.
• Be trained in radiation treatment and simulation; on-call duties as necessary.
• Adhere to hospital customer service program and perform related duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

AMA-accredited radiography program

NYS license in Radiologic Technology / ARRT registry

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience preferred

Job description

City/State:

White Plains, New York

Department:

Radiation Oncology

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours:

Day

Hours Per Pay Period:

75

Pay Rate/Range:

$46.7624 to $68.4328

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Must be able to immobilize and simulate treatment fields provided by treatment planning and Radiation Oncologist instructions.
• Administer radiation treatments in accordance with prescription and instructions of Radiation Oncologist.
• Prepare room and provides educate and expectations for patients and is watchful of patient’s physical, emotional and mental state.
• Assume responsibilities to include but not limited to: knowledge of equipment, review of all patient charts, maintain complete and accurate patient records, maintain continuing education requirements, and remain up to date on pertinent federal, state requirements and WPH policies.
• Ability to be trained and complete competencies of position including radiation treatment and simulation. On call duties as necessary.
• Adheres to hospital wide customer service program. Perform all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or GED certificate required

• Graduate of a committee of allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) accredited radiography program or equivalent

• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent

• Current NYS license in Radiologic Technology. Current registry in the ARRT

• Experience preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions

• Continuing education requirements to meet standards

• Ability to identify and react correctly to emergency situations including internal and external disasters and medical emergencies

Core Competencies

• Ability to work in coordination with peers to carry out accurate and effective treatment
• Communication skills including ability to seek out support as needed
• Judgment and decision-making skills including accuracy of treatment set up
• Ability to work in stressful situations

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Repeat the same movements
• Walk or run for extended periods of time
• Stand for long periods of time
• Bend or twist their body
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm)
• while remaining in place.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.