Radiation Therapy Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (Beaver County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Radiation Therapy Tech to join its team in Rochester. The role involves delivering precise doses of radiation, performing patient care simulations, and ensuring quality control procedures. Candidates must be graduates of a 2-year Radiation Therapist Program and hold a NYS licensure. This position offers a competitive pay range of $35 - $48 per hour.

Qualifications

• NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required or must hold NYS permit.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform simulations for treatment under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.
• Ensure quality control procedures on equipment.
• Deliver prescribed therapeutic doses of radiation.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of 2 year Radiation Therapist Program

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Radiation Therapy Tech
Department: Radiation Therapy
Location: Lipson Cancer Institute | Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Days

Summary

As a Radiation Therapy Technologist, your superior customer service skills and empathy for patients, along with your strong attention to detail, allow you to deliver precise doses of radiation while ensuring patients the highest level of comfort possible.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of 2 year Radiation Therapist Program

• NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.

• New Graduates:

• Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.

• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of graduation.

Education / Licenses & Certifications

Education:

Licenses / Certifications:

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.

Other: 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

PAY RANGE: $35.00 - $48.00

Location

CITY: Rochester
POSTAL CODE: 14621

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.