Radiation Therapy Tech - Per Diem

103 Rochester General Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiation Therapy Technologist at Lipson Cancer Institute, Rochester General Hospital, delivers precise doses of radiation while prioritizing patient comfort and safety. Responsibilities include simulations, immobilization device construction, treatment delivery, documentation, and quality control.

Requires NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist or obtain within six months; ARRT certification preferred; per diem/days schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of 2 year Radiation Therapist Program; NYS Licensure required or must obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• New Graduates: Official transcript or registrar's letter confirming program completion accepted upon graduation.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform simulations for treatment under the Radiation Oncologist; construct immobilization devices and schedule patient appointments; deliver prescribed doses and document treatments.
• Quality control and documentation; maintain logs and records for department statistics.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Two-year Radiation Therapist Program

NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist

Primary source education verification

Tools

ARRT certification

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Radiation Therapy Tech

Department: Radiation Therapy

Location: Lipson Cancer Institute | Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: Varys | Per Diem Schedule: Days

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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ARRT certification 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

$40.00 - $54.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14621

NOTE

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.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

ABOUT RCH

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.