Radiology / Cardiology - Radiation Therapist

Carenest Health Services • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Radiation Therapist provides radiation therapy services in Cancer Services/Oncology. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, generally 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an 8-hour shift dependent on department needs and 40 guaranteed hours per week. Saturday work is not required. The therapist may float to other Radiation Oncology locations.

The role requires a New York State Radiologic Technologists Therapy License, ARRT(T), and BLS. Candidates should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility, strong communication, adaptability, dependability, punctuality, and willingness to work with others. EPIC is required. Experience with Ethos or Varian machines is preferred. Local candidates are accepted at a lower rate if they live more than 75 miles away.

Requirements

• New York State Radiologic Technologists Therapy License.
• ARRT(T) certification.
• BLS certification.
• EPIC experience or proficiency is required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility, strong communication skills, adaptability, dependability, punctuality, and willingness to work with others.
• Skills in adult acute care, custom molds and shields, tumor localization, block cutting, B-mode acquisition targeting, CBCT/kV/mV imaging, compensation filters, portal casts, wedges, radiation dose calculation, external beam therapy, IMRT, lift/transfer devices, isolation precautions/PPE, radiation safety, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ethos or Varian machines.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation therapy services in Cancer Services/Oncology.
• Perform external beam therapy and IMRT.
• Calculate radiation doses and perform tumor localization.
• Perform imaging and targeting tasks, including B-mode acquisition targeting and CBCT/kV/mV imaging.
• Prepare or use custom molds, custom shields, blocks, portal casts, wedges, and compensation filters.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and isolation precautions/PPE requirements.
• Use lift/transfer devices and participate in Rapid Response/Code teams as needed.
• Float to other Radiation Oncology locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed