Radiation Therapist

Smart Staffing Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Staffing Group in New York seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiotherapy to patients under current regulations. The role requires an RRT license with 3–5 years of related experience and NYS licensure; pre-employment health clearance must be passed.

The incumbent will operate high-voltage radiotherapy equipment, maintain safety standards, and coordinate patient appointments. Responsibilities include preparing and operating Co-60, Linear Accelerator, and Simulator, taking

Qualifications

• AAS or AMA certified program.
• RRT license with 3–5 years related experience and NYS licensure.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy to patients as prescribed and in line with National Cancer Institute regulations.
• Operate high-voltage radiotherapy equipment with safety standards and maintain equipment.
• Coordinate patient appointments; interpret prescriptions and deliver radiation as instructed by physicians.
• Prepare and operate radiotherapy equipment (Co-60, Linear Accelerator, Simulator, etc.).
• Take radiographic films to confirm treatment volume and verify portal images.
• Perform pre-treatment duties by operating the Simulator for tumor localization.
• Record and maintain treatment records and port films; ensure compliance with policies.
• Contribute to in-service and educational programs; support department operations during patient care.

Skills

Safety compliance

Patient care

Education

AAS or AMA certified program

Tools

RRT license + NYS license

Job description

• RRT license with three to five years related experience, and NYS license
• Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance

Qualifications

• AAS or AMA certified program
• RRT license with three to five years related experience, and NYS license
• Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of radiation therapy to patients as prescribed and under the regulations of the National Cancer Institute
• Incumbents must have in-depth knowledge of high-voltage, state-of-the- art radiation therapy equipment with safety standards and to properly maintain same
• Coordinates patient appointments; interprets prescription and delivers radiation to patient in accordance with physician's instructions
• Prepares and operates all types of radiotherapy equipment, (i.e. Co-60, Linear Accelerator, Simulator, etc.)
• Takes radiographic film to confirm treatment volume
• Performs pre- treatment duties by operating the Simulator, for localization of tumor size and position
• Taking the contour and collecting all physical factors for the treatment plan
• Taking photographs of patients for portal verification
• Assuming responsibility for providing all safety measures for patients
• Recognizing all types of radiation reactions and for providing proper care and instructions to patients
• Assumes responsibility for compliance to departmental and regulatory policies and procedures
• Recording and maintaining treatment records and port films
• Participates in the department's in-service and educational programs
• Coordinates departmental and in-patient activities to provide proper patient care