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Dartmouth Health

Registered Radiation Therapist Tech (RRT) - Radiation Oncology

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$86,752 / year median in New Hampshire

+12% projected growth

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•Sign on bonus of up to $15,000.00 available for qualified candidates!•Under the administrative direction of the Chief Therapist and the clinical direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the Registered Radiation Therapist assists in the treatment and care of Kingsbury Center for Cancer Care patients. Administers prescribed radiation treatment, prepares patients in exam rooms and assists the Radiation Oncologist with medical examinations. Prepares patients, rooms, and equipment for treatment and simulations and assists the Radiation Oncologist with simulations. Performs all necessary calibration on equipment as prescribed by the Radiation Safety Officer in accordance with the conditions of the therapy license, or any other regulatory body. Observes radiation safety measures for patients and personnel. Records all patient doses and gathers all confidential history on patients, documents all reactions that the patient may have, and reports these findings to the radiologist. Updates the patient examination history file, records unusual conditions/limitations, accurately documents appropriate information in the daily log book, completes procedure, performs scheduling, consultation and billing procedures as required, performs other paperwork as applicable. Maintains room and equipment in a clean and orderly manner; regularly performs visual preventive safety inspections. Assists the physicist in developing and maintaining the Quality Control Program and performs and/or assigns quality control activities to appropriate personnel to ensure the safe application of radiation therapy procedures for patients and staff. Certification in radiation therapy by
ARRT. CPR
certification must be acquired and maintained within three months of hire date and maintained biannually. Licensed to practice Radiation Therapy in the State of New Hampshire (1/1/2019) Willingness to work flexible hours without advance notice. •
Area of Interest:
Allied Health; •
Pay Range:
$38.34 - $61.34; •
Work Status:
mon-friday 06301800 varies based on patient needs; •
Employment Type:
Full-time 40 hours/week; •
Job ID:
16793 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:

Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.