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103 Rochester General Hospital
Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior
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What they do
A Radiation Therapist uses radiation therapy to treat cancer and other diseases. Works in cancer treatment centers in collaboration with oncologists (physicians who specialize in cancer treatment) and other specialists.
$101,086 / year median in New York
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior Department:
Radiation Technology Location:
Lipson Cancer Institute, 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621Hours Per Week:
40Schedule:
8-hour shifts, 7:30-4 or 8-4:30, after 6 mos of employment, added to on-call weekend only rotation; about once every 7-8 weeksSUMMARY:
To coordinate transition of treatment planning information between clinical area and physics. Working closely with physicians and dosimetry staff to initiate start of new treatment plans. Assists dosimetrists with treatment planning. Assures that daily quality checks are completed on all therapy equipment as directed by physics staff. Assures that all quality checks are completed on treatment chart prior to initiation of treatment. Mentors and gives technical direction to the radiation therapist staff and students.RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates flow of Dosimetry work from start (simulation) to plan completion. Reviews daily simulation schedule and transition information to physics. Complete point calculations for emergent treatments and those directed from dosimetry staff. Works with dosimetry staff daily to assure timely arrival of all upcoming boost plans to the treatment machine. Assist dosimetrist in obtaining prescriptions from physicians for treatment plans. Reviews charts to check with radiation prescriptions are being carried out properly, documentation correct, and patient consents are documented. Mentors and gives technical direction to the radiation therapist team and the radiation therapist students. Assures that all policies and procedures are being followed by the radiation therapist team. Facilitates communication between physician and therapist team as needed. Provides therapy support to treatment machines as needed by fulfilling day to day delivery of treatment plan to patients as stated in prescription. Works with Radiation Therapist Lead in facilitating weekly team meetings to communicate information to the radiation therapist team.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of 2 yr. Radiation Therapist Program. Minimum of five years of experience as a radiation therapist NYS Licensure as Radiation TherapistPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
ARRT registeredEDUCATION
AS:
Radiologic Technology (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
RSA- Registered Specialist Assistant
- New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED), RTC
- Radiologic Technologist certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Moderate- Clinical
- Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs.
PAY RANGE
$42.00- $56.