Radiation Therapist

001 University of Rochester; United States; Vor Ort; USD 114.702.000 - 154.846.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Rochester is seeking a Radiation Therapy professional to join the Radiation Oncology - Pluta team. The role involves delivering precise external beam treatments and participating in a dedicated care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The incumbent will document treatments, monitor patient responses, and educate families as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. NY licensure is required, and the position supports the hospital's commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of formal radiation therapy education from an accredited program.
• New York State licensure by the New York Department of Health required upon hire.
• Bachelor/Associate degree in radiation therapy or related field preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provides radiation therapy services as part of the radiation oncology treatment team.
• Delivers prescribed external beam, STRS, STRT, TBI, or IMRT treatments.
• Documents treatment procedures and daily records with accuracy and codes.
• Maintains immobilization and beam directional devices as needed.
• Educates patients and families to maximize adherence to the treatment plan.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff and students.

Kenntnisse

Radiation therapy

Team collaboration

Patient care

Ausbildung

Formal radiation therapy education

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Location (Full Address): 90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 500222 SMH Radiation Oncology - Pluta Work Shift: UR - Night (United States of America) Range: UR URCG 215 H Compensation Range: $40.03 - $54.04 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

• GENERAL PURPOSE Works independently and efficiently performs a consistent high quality of work. Provides radiation therapy services by contributing as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team through provision of total quality care of each patient undergoing a prescribed course of treatment. Performs duties under supervision of leadership regarding patient treatments, set-up techniques and scheduling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates effectively in a therapeutic team approach to provide optimum radiation therapy treatments.
• Provides radiation therapy treatment delivery services to cure or improve the quality of life of patients by accurately delivering a prescribed course of treatment.
• Administers treatment accurately and safely and monitors and reports untoward effects, reactions, therapeutic responses and incompatibilities.
• Implements and delivers a planned course of external beam, STRS, STRT, TBI, or IMRT treatment.
• Evaluates and assesses the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient to treatment daily.
• Documents details of treatment procedures accurately, billing codes and maintains daily treatment records, updating as often as required.
• Constructs and/or prepares and utilizes immobilization devices, beam directional devices and the like which facilitate treatment delivery.
• Provides patient education to maximize patient compliance with bias-er plan of care and provide family education as needed.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff and students as directed by supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory completion of formal radiation therapy technology education from an accredited program required Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

New York State licensure by the New York Department of Health, as per Article 35 of the Public Health Law upon hire required.

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