Senior Radiation Therapist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Radiation Therapist to perform complex radiation therapy duties with a high degree of independence. You will deliver planned courses, maintain precise records, and apply radiation protection while supporting physics-related tasks in Radiation Medicine.

The role requires NY licensure, an Associate’s degree with 3 years of experience, and familiarity with SBRT/IGRT, Varian True Beam, Mosaiq, and GE CT scanning; a BS is

Qualifications

• License to practice as a radiation therapist in New York State.
• Associate’s degree and the equivalent of three years full-time radiation therapy experience.
• Degrees from accredited institutions as recognized by Roswell Park.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex radiation therapy duties with greater independence.
• Deliver planned courses of radiation therapy and verify treatments.
• Maintain accurate records and apply radiation protection principles.
• Provide physics support and routine procedures as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Patient-focused

Education

Associate’s degree

3 years experience in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Varian True Beam

Mosaiq

GE CT scanner

Job description

Title: Senior Radiation Therapist

Job Type: Regular

Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department: Radiation Medicine

Time Type: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40

FTE: 1

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary

Performs complex radiation therapy duties characterized by a greater degree of work independence and less common radiation treatments; delivers planned courses of radiation therapy; maintains accurate records; verifies records and treatments; applies principles of radiation protection; regulates radioactive material; provides special procedures; provides physics support.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $44.28, which comprise of base hourly rate of $36.36 per hour and geographical differential of $7.92 per hour. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• License Requirement: License to practice as a radiation therapist in the State of New York.
• Education and Experience: Associate’s degree and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in the practice of Radiation Therapy.
• NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy
• Special procedure experience such as SBRT, and IGRT
• 7 years or more of work experience in this field
• Experience with Varian True Beam, Mosaiq and GE CT scanner
• Leadership skills such as excellent teamwork, communication skills and a patient focused
• Experience in a Roswell Park PC network

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Welcome

Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It’s a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.