Radiation & Oncology Therapist

Job Description

Performs a variety of technical procedures in the application and delivery of radiation therapy, as prescribed by the physician.

Job Responsibility

• 1.
• Interprets and delivers accurate radiation therapy treatment courses to patients as prescribed by the physician 2. .Positions patient correctly using proper immobilization devices.
• 3.
• Identifies and utilizes beam modifying devices i.e. wedges, bolus, electron cones, lead blocks, and compensation devices, etc.
• 4.
• Calculates and delivers treatment doses as prescribed.
• 5.
• Assists in the evaluation of course of treatment and plans accordingly any impending alteration to avoid any interruption in patient’s treatment plan.
• 6.
• Documents pertinent information to facilitate patient’s set-up i.e., tattoos, photos, localization’s, dose calculations, irregular field tracings, immobilization devices, etc.
• 7.
• Amends any charting errors in accordance with Hospital and departmental procedures under supervision.
• 8.
• Performs routine quality assurance checks as outlined by machine manufacturers and departmental physicists.
• 9.
• Recognizes and reports any irregular patient symptoms to appropriate personnel.Performs related duties as required.
• 10.
• Performs related duties as required.
• All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

• Job Qualification
• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program, required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist in radiation therapy, required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in radiation therapy, required,plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).