Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

Western New York Urology; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,505 - 53,416; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Radiation Therapist to work between multiple locations in the Cheektowaga area. Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatment, documenting procedures, and collaborating with medical teams. Candidates should have at least a year of experience, ARRT Certification, and strong communication skills. The position requires a willingness to travel up to 50% and offers a pay rate starting at $33.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Radiation therapy preferred.
• Ability to explain procedures to patients and families.
• Certifications and licenses required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for treatment.
• Document and manage all imaging and treatment processes.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and report deviations.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Collaboration with medical professionals

Radiation safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

ARRT Certification - New York

Job description

Per diem Radiation Therapist to travel between two locations: Buffalo & Niagara.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Verify patient consent is documented
• Prepare and position patients for simulation and treatment
• Create and manage simulation and verification images
• Document procedural timeout
• Perform daily warm up on all treatment and simulation equipment
• Safely deliver the treatment as directed and prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
• Keep accurate records of the treatment of each patient
• Observe radiation safety and protection procedures
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Monitor the patient visually and audibly during treatment
• Achieve precise patient alignment using imaging and external markings, maintaining patient markings during treatment
• Review the isodose plan and treatment prescription prior to implementation. Verify the treatment plan is consistent with the prescription and can be accurately implemented in the treatment room.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists and medical dosimetrists to compensate for treatment inaccuracies; and report deviations from the standard or planned treatment
• Check equipment for malfunctions/abnormal quality assurance readings and report any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel (chief radiation therapist, medical physicist, machine engineer)
• Help patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects
• Provide explanation and instruction to patients and family regarding radiation therapy procedures

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 4 per week

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience

• Radiation therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• ARRT Certification - New York (Preferred)

Willingness to travel

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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