Radiation Therapy Tech

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Rochester General Hospital seeks a Radiation Therapy Technologist to assist in planning, set-up and delivery of therapeutic radiation while preserving normal tissue. Under physicians and physicists’ direction, you will support treatment delivery and patient care in a high-volume oncology setting.

Responsibilities include performing simulations, fabricating immobilization devices, delivering doses per prescription, recording treatment data, and participating in QC

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2 year Radiation Therapist Program.
• Official transcript or registrar's letter confirming program completion accepted upon graduation.
• NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required OR NYS permit with licensure within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs simulations for treatment under the Radiation Oncologist.
• Correctly fabricates immobilization devices and custom shielding as necessary.
• Delivers the therapeutic doses of Radiation according to the prescription written by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Takes port films and ensures they are checked appropriately.
• Under the direction of the medical physicist, ensures Quality Control Procedures on equipment.
• Records in treatment records, including dose, port films, and diagrams.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Keeps daily log sheets and department records.
• Participates in the clinical instruction of Radiation Therapy students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ARRT certification

Education

2 year Radiation Therapist Program

Job description

JOB TITLE: Radiation Therapy Tech

DEPARTMENT: Radiation Technology

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital (RGH), 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester NY 14621

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

SCHEDULE: Flexible hours - 8-hour shifts (7-330, 730-4, or 8-430), No weekend rotation, On-call

SUMMARY

Under the direction of physicians and physicists, assists in the planning, set-up and delivery of a therapeutic dose of radiation to minimal but adequate volume of tissue while preserving normal tissue as much as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs simulations for treatment under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.
• Correctly fabricates immobilization devices and custom shielding as necessary.
• Delivers the therapeutic doses of Radiation according to the prescription written by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Takes port films, labels and has them checked appropriately.
• Under the direction of the medical physicist, ensures Quality Control Procedures on equipment.
• Records in treatment records, including dose addition, documentation of port films, adjustments in prescriptions, diagrams, blocking and landmarks.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Keeps daily Log Sheets, including documentation of inpatients, finishes, new courses, new patients, electron patients and non-malignant cases.
• Keeps records necessary for department statistics.
• Participates in the clinical instruction of Radiation Therapy students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of 2 year Radiation Therapist Program
• 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.
• Licensure/Certification: NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ARRT certification

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:

$40.00 - $54.00

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.

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.