Radiation Therapist: Impactful Cancer Care

What’s Upstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability protection

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation to patients 15 years and older under physician direction. Travel between Cooperstown and Oneonta locations may be required as needed.

Responsibilities include dose verification, documentation, and patient education, while maintaining safety and quality standards in the Radiation Oncology Program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two or four year radiation therapist training program, required.
• Experience as a radiation therapist preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• NYS Temporary Permit, required.
• ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required.
• NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required.
• BLS Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy to patients 15+ years per prescription.
• Verifies dose in Aria and records treatment delivery.
• Documents treatment and reports adverse reactions to clinicians.
• Maintains safety to minimize radiation exposure to staff and patients.
• Participates in education of patients and families about radiotherapy.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Adaptability

Maintain Confidentiality

Education

Two or Four Year Radiation Therapist Training Program

Job description

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation to patients 15 years and older under physician direction. Travel between Cooperstown and Oneonta locations may be required as needed.

Responsibilities include dose verification, documentation, and patient education, while maintaining safety and quality standards in the Radiation Oncology Program.