Radiation Therapy Tech

103 Rochester General Hospital; Linden Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist at Lipson Cancer Institute - Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY. The role involves delivering precise radiation doses with attention to patient comfort and safety, under supervision of a Radiation Oncologist.

The candidate should be a graduate of a 2-year Radiation Therapist program with NYS licensure (or permit with licensure within six months).

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2-year Radiation Therapist Program.
• NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• ARRT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient care.
• Perform simulations for treatment under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist; construct immobilization devices and custom shielding; schedule patient appointments; deliver prescribed therapeutic doses of radiation; take port films and labels to be checked; record treatment records, including dose addition and documentation.
• Quality control procedures on equipment; maintain daily log sheets and records for department statistics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of 2 year Radiation Therapist Program

NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist or permit with licensure within six months

ARRT Preferred

Job description

STATUS: Full time LOCATION: Lipson Cancer Institute - Rochester General Hospital (RGH) DEPARTMENT: Radiation Therapy SCHEDULE: M-F; Rotating 8 am - 4:30 pm, 7:30 am - 4 pm, 7 am - 3:30 pm On-Call: After 6 months of employment, added to weekend call rotation approximately every 7 weeks.

SUMMARY

As a Radiation Therapy Technologist, your superior customer service skills and empathy for patients, along with you strong attention to detail allows you to deliver precise doses of radiation while ensuring patients the highest level of comfort possible. As a recognized leader in the treatment of cancer and blood disorders, we employ the most up-to-date, innovative therapies and tap into the most promising research in cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. This commitment to clinical innovation helps our patients and their families enjoy higher success rates, fewer treatment-related side effects, and longer, healthier lives.

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong attention to detail
• Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care.
• Perform simulations for treatment under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist; construct immobilization devices and custom shielding; schedule patient appointments; deliver prescribed therapeutic doses of radiation; take port films and labels to be checked appropriately; record treatment records, including dose addition, documentation of port films, adjustments in prescriptions, diagrams, blocking, and landmark
• Quality Control & Documentation. Ensure quality control procedures on equipment; keep daily Log Sheets, including documentation of inpatients, finishes, new courses, new patients, electron patients, and non-malignant cases; keep necessary records for department statistics

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of 2 year Radiation Therapist Program
• New Graduates: Official transcript from an accredited school or a letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation. Primary source education verification is required within 90 days of graduation.
• Required Licensure/Certification: NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• ARRT Preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$35.00 - $48.00

LOCATION

Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14625

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.