Radiation & Oncology Therapist

Northwell Health • Mount Kisco, NY

67d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and delivers accurate radiation therapy treatment courses to patients as prescribed by the physician.
• Positions patient correctly using proper immobilization devices.
• Identifies and utilizes beam modifying devices i.e. wedges, bolus, electron cones, lead blocks, and compensation devices, etc.
• Calculates and delivers treatment doses as prescribed.
• Assists in the evaluation of course of treatment and plans accordingly any impending alteration to avoid any interruption in patient's treatment plan.
• Documents pertinent information to facilitate patient's set-up i.e., tattoos, photos, localization's, dose calculations, irregular field tracings, immobilization devices, etc.
• Amends any charting errors in accordance with Hospital and departmental procedures under supervision.
• Performs routine quality assurance checks as outlined by machine manufacturers and departmental physicists.
• Recognizes and reports any irregular patient symptoms to appropriate personnel.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree