Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

Astera Cancer Care; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Cancer Care in New Jersey seeks a Radiation Therapist to perform treatment and simulation under the Radiation Oncologists' guidance, preparing rooms, documenting procedures, and operating the linear accelerator with precision.

You will operate the linear accelerator with precision, educate patients, ensure EMR workflows, collaborate with the care team, and mentor new staff while maintaining safety and infection-control standards. NJ State license and ARRT BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Program.
• New Jersey State License and ARRT BLS certified.
• Strong EMR and clinical workflow knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform Simulation CT duties and deliver prescribed radiation with accuracy.
• Prepare treatment room and equipment; document procedures and set-up.
• Educate patients and communicate with team; monitor during therapy.
• Mentor and train new staff.
• Maintain safety and infection-control standards.

Skills

Empathy

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Program

Tools

EMR system

Mold Room equipment

Linear accelerator

Job description

Why Join Us?

For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that they're supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Lead Radiation Therapist, performs radiation treatment and simulation procedures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures. Provide thorough documentation of the simulation set-up and procedure information. Prepare and/or administer contrast. Prepare the treatment room and equipment for the patient according to the prescription and simulation. Communicates professionally with teammates and treats patients with empathy, understanding the challenges of the cancer journey. Follows all regulatory and center infection-control, patient-safety, and scope-of-work requirements.

• Perform Simulation CT duties as required and directed by the attending physician and physicist. Is able to safely and accurately deliver oral, urethral and IV contrast and create immobilization devices required for accurate and reproducible treatment.
• Attends daily huddle, discusses each case, understands directive, and assures orders and consents are signed and witnessed.
• Provide the dosimetrist and radiation physicist with the treatment parameters necessary to complete calculations for treatment delivery.
• Performs and documents daily warmups on simulator and treatment machine.
• Educates patients prior to procedures and as needed. Assures patients understand procedures, duration and what to expect during and after.
• Operate the linear accelerator, to deliver the prescribed dosage of ionizing radiation to patients undergoing therapy with accuracy and under minimal oversite.
• Monitor patient visually and audibly during therapy procedures for any unusual reactions or events. Uses judgment and informs physicians when indicated by patient's condition, before proceeding with treatment or as required. Reports relevant information to designated supervisory personnel.
• Reinforces physician and nursing instructions to patients.
• Has robust understanding of EMR functionality and department workflows.
• Works with patients to create treatment calendars.
• Assures daily treatment and imaging is updated in the patient record.
• Has a robust understanding of the EMR and clinical workflows: Enters and completes QCL workflows and Assessment, including chart reviews and pre procedure time out. Documents notes regarding status changes and other pertinent information per policy. Charges pertinent to care provided Treat patients according to physician and physics guidance with efficiency and accuracy. Including advanced treatment modalities and software as directed. Communicate and document deviations of prescriptions per center policy.
• Perform Mold Room duties as required including constructing custom beam modification devices and dismantling and melting old blocks.
• Mentors and trains new staff as assigned.
• Follow all regulatory, quality control and infection control guidelines of the state and the center.
• Monitor and adhere to all radiation safety procedures for the department.
• Maintain all equipment in safe and satisfactory working condition, report defects or deficiencies for adjustment and repair, to the Lead or Oncolog Manager.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition; stock and replenish supplies as required.
• Participates in required staff meetings.
• Maintain necessary education requirements for licensing while developing skills and knowledge.
• Support an environment that fosters collaborative approach to patient care.
• Communicate professionally and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, students, and the public.
• Be a champion of the organization and the care we provide.
• Perform other duties and tasks as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Program
• New Jersey State License and ARRT BLS certified

Pay Range: $45/hr - $60/hr

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

#INDHP Astera is here to help patients overcome cancer and blood diseases, and improve their quality of life. We're on a mission to transform cancer care and the care and management of blood disorders with patient-focused, research-based treatment, guided by compassion.

To fulfill our mission, we’ve built a cancer care team that is: Diverse Talented Experienced Highly trained Deeply committed

We are: Medical Oncologists Radiation Oncologists Hematologists Infusion Specialists Nurse Practitioners Nurses Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians Medical Assistants Billing Experts Support Staff Each member of our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and support to all of our cancer and hematology patients.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off.

The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits.

We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off.

The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits.

We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.