Radiation Therapy Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist for Lipson Cancer Institute at Rochester General Hospital. You will deliver prescribed radiation doses with precision while keeping patient comfort a priority, leveraging strong customer service and detailed attention to safety protocols.

The role involves simulations, immobilization device creation, scheduling, and careful documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of 2 year Radiation Therapist Program.
• Official transcript or registrar letter required; primary source verification within 90 days.
• NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist or permit with licensure within six months.
• ARRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient care: perform simulations, construct immobilization devices, schedule appointments, deliver prescribed doses, record treatment records.
• Quality control and documentation: ensure equipment QC, maintain daily logs and department statistics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

2-year Radiation Therapist Program

NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist

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

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14625

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.