Radiation & Oncology Therapist

Northwell Health•Sleepy Hollow, FL

10h

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical procedures in the application and delivery of radiation therapy, as prescribed by the physician. Job Responsibility 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 Flexible schedule between Westchester sites. 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.

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, plus specialized certifications as needed.
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
Flexible schedule between Westchester sites.
Performs related duties as required.