Radiation & Oncology Therapist

Northwell•Greenlawn, NY

1d•$91,400 - $158,100

About The Position

Performs technical procedures to apply and deliver radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a physician. The role includes accurate treatment delivery, patient positioning and setup, dose calculation, routine quality assurance, documentation, and reporting irregular patient symptoms. The position is per diem, with a Monday–Friday schedule within the stated 7 a.m.–7 p.m. period.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist in radiation therapy.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in radiation therapy.
1–3 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

Interpret and deliver accurate radiation therapy treatment courses as prescribed by the physician.
Position patients correctly using appropriate immobilization devices.
Identify and use beam-modifying devices, including wedges, bolus, electron cones, lead blocks, and compensation devices.
Calculate and deliver prescribed treatment doses.
Assist in evaluating the course of treatment and plan for impending alterations to avoid interruptions in the patient’s treatment plan.
Document information needed to facilitate patient setup, including tattoos, photographs, localizations, dose calculations, irregular field tracings, and immobilization devices.
Amend charting errors in accordance with hospital and departmental procedures under supervision.
Perform routine quality assurance checks as outlined by machine manufacturers and departmental physicists.
Recognize and report irregular patient symptoms to appropriate personnel.
Perform related duties as required.