Radiation Therapy Tech

Radiation Therapy Tech at Rochester Regional Health Radiation Therapy Tech at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York Posted in about 18 hours ago. $35.00•$48.00 per hour

Job Description:

Description SUMMARY As a Radiation Therapy Technologist, your superior customer service skills and empathy for patients, along with your strong attention to detail, allow you to deliver precise doses of radiation while ensuring patients the highest level of comfort possible.

STATUS:

Full time

LOCATION

Lipson Cancer Institute

DEPARTMENT

Radiation Technology

SCHEDULE

M-F; 7-3:30, 7:30-4 & 8-4:30p

On-call:

Weekends; approximately once every 7 weeks

ATTRIBUTES

Strong attention to detail Compassionate, kind and patient focused Excellent organization, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care. Perform simulations for treatment under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist; construct immobilization devices and custom shielding; schedule patient appointments; deliver prescribed therapeutic doses of radiation; take port films and labels to be checked appropriately; record treatment records, including dose addition, documentation of port films, adjustments in prescriptions, diagrams, blocking and landmark Quality Control & Documentation. Ensure quality control procedures on equipment; keep daily Log Sheets, including documentation of inpatients, finishes, new courses, new patients, electron patients and non-malignant cases; keep necessary records for department statistics.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of 2 yr.

Radiation Therapist Program Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire. ARRT certification preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M•Medium Work•Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

RSA•Registered Specialist Assistant•New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE

$35.00•$48.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.