Radiation Therapy Technologist: Oncology Treatment & Simulation

120 Canton - Potsdam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist at Canton - Potsdam Hospital. You will assist in planning, set-up and delivery of radiation doses while preserving normal tissue.

This per diem position features a 7.5 hour variable shift and requires NYS licensure or permit with timely licensure. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a 2-year Radiation Therapist Program, with ARRT certification preferred and active participation in quality assurance and patient care

Qualifications

• NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required or must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• Official transcript from accredited school or registrar's office confirming program completion accepted upon graduation.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of graduation.
• ARRT certification preferred.

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.

Education

2 year Radiation Therapist Program

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist at Canton - Potsdam Hospital. You will assist in planning, set-up and delivery of radiation doses while preserving normal tissue.

This per diem position features a 7.5 hour variable shift and requires NYS licensure or permit with timely licensure. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a 2-year Radiation Therapist Program, with ARRT certification preferred and active participation in quality assurance and patient care