Radiation Therapist

Hartford HealthCare; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join their innovative team. This role involves administering radiation therapy, maintaining treatment machines, and collaborating with a skilled oncology team to ensure the best patient care. The new state-of-the-art cancer center in Fairfield offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your career growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
• Maintain accurate treatment chart documentation.
• Observe clinical progress and report complications.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Radiation Oncology Team to enhance patient experience.
• Safely operate computerized simulation and treatment machines.
• Perform quality assurance programs for treatment procedures.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Care

Clinical Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Graduate of an approved radiation therapy program

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

Valid Connecticut State Radiographer’s License

Tools

GE CT Sim

Varian Novalis Tx

Varian True Beam

Nucletron HDR

Varian Ethos

Mosaiq

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Work where every moment matters.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center has been designated as the first Care Partner of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in the United States. Hartford HealthCare is set to open a new state-of-the-art cancer center at 4185 Black Rock Turnpike near the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield in April 2025. The 25,000-square-foot facility will offer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, surgical consultations, imaging and laboratory testing on site.

Radiation Therapists are responsible for maintaining their assigned treatment machine and schedule. They work integrally with all members of the Radiation Oncology Team to enhance each patient’s experience. Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist a Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering daily radiation therapy treatments.

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician (GE CT Sim, Varian Novalis Tx, Varian True Beam, Nucletron HDR. & Varian Ethos with adaptive planning).
• Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.
• Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation (Mosaiq).
• Observe the clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient, use clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
• Utilize treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.
• Safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines.
• Maintain schedule of treatment machines and simulator
• Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority.
• Construct immobilization devices and employ custom blocking techniques that are conducive to radiation therapy.
• Utilize appropriate imaging equipment for precise tumor localization.
  
  

Assists with the development of the Quality Assurance Programs for treatment and simulation procedures

• Perform Time Outs at key points of the Radiation Therapy Treatment procedure to ensure that the correct site and treatment is performed on the correct patient using the correct equipment, technique and daily dose
  
  

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an approved radiation therapy program.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Connecticut State Radiographer’s License.
• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate and utilize all types of radiation therapy equipment and supplies.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Analytical skills for delivering radiation treatments based on available patient data.
  
  

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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