Senior Radiation Therapist: Clinical Lead & Mentor

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks a Senior Radiation Therapist to lead a treatment unit, delivering safe, accurate radiation therapy and coordinating daily clinical operations. You will mentor therapists and students while ensuring high standards of patient safety and treatment documentation.

The role collaborates with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nursing and leadership to promote quality care and efficient patient flow. Leadership responsibilities may expand when management is absent.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved radiation therapy program (2y cert/2y assoc/4y bach).
• ARRT registered or eligible for registration in Radiation Therapy.
• 3–5 years of post-certification experience; simulation experience required.
• BLS certification as required by department.
• New York State Radiation Therapist License required.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Maintain accurate daily treatment records and charting.
• Supervise staff and mentor students/new employees.
• Perform simple dose calculations and verify prescriptions for errors.
• Ensure safety checks on equipment and update treatment documentation.
• Coordinate with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nursing and leadership to ensure quality care.

Skills

Simulation experience

ARRT registered

Education

Radiation Therapy degree (2-year cert/2-year assoc/4-year bach)

ARRT registered or eligible

BLS Certification

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks a Senior Radiation Therapist to lead a treatment unit, delivering safe, accurate radiation therapy and coordinating daily clinical operations. You will mentor therapists and students while ensuring high standards of patient safety and treatment documentation.

The role collaborates with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nursing and leadership to promote quality care and efficient patient flow. Leadership responsibilities may expand when management is absent.