Radiation Therapist
3 weeks ago
As a Radiation Therapist at Nuvance Health, you will play a critical role in administering radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. Your responsibilities will include participating in planning patients' treatment and monitoring patient response to treatment. You will work at various locations, utilizing your expertise to ensure accurate and effective treatment delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, positioning patients for treatment with accuracy using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Design and facilitate daily treatment schedules, ordering, reviewing, and exporting daily treatment charges.
Observe the clinical progress of patients receiving radiation and recognize signs of treatment complications, withholding treatment until a physician is consulted.
Follow department quality control measures for treatment delivery, maintaining a neat and accurate record of the treatment administered.
Perform simulation procedures, constructing immobilization devices, and documenting all simulation information and setup photos needed to prepare a patient charge for treatment.
Perform daily quality control warm-up procedures on linear accelerators and simulator prior to patient procedures, operating and adjusting equipment to regulate dosage and detecting unsatisfactory setups and/or errors.
Learn and apply new advances in treatment technology, assisting other staff members and following the principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others.
Assist in follow-up clinic, patient exams, and receptionist duties, communicating clearly and concisely with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and facilities.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists, educating, preparing, and reassuring patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical and emotional assistance, and reinforcing physician advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Requirements:
Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy or related field
Graduate of an accredited ARRT Radiation Therapy program
Radiographer CT State Licensure required
Solid computer skills, efficiency, and ability to concentrate on tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years minimum experience preferred
ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy
Salary Range:
$31.25 - $58.05 Hourly (Union Position)
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Nuvance Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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