Radiation Therapist, Albany, full time - 10K bonus!

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

25d•$38 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Radiation Therapist - Albany, full time 10K sign on bonus paid out over 2 years. Benefits effective day 1 of hire If you are looking for a position as a Radiation Therapist position in Albany, full time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at St. Peter's Hospital. Position Highlights: Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Monday-Friday office hours Responsibilities: The Radiation Therapist II works closely with the Radiation Oncologist to plan for and apply radiation doses through the application of specialized skills. The Radiation Therapist II may also perform simple dosimetry functions. The Radiation Therapist II is responsible for the daily quality control checks of the therapy equipment and the accuracy of treatment delivery and documentation. The Radiation Therapist II is responsible for the assessment, treatment and care of patients as appropriate to the ages of the patients served, including the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; knowledge of growth and development and understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients. The Radiation Therapist II is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all personal and clinical information of the patients served. There is moderate pressure while working at a rapid pace and maintaining precision accuracy. The Radiation Therapist II is able to work independently of the Radiation Therapist I. The Radiation Therapist II must be able to be on call for all weekend duties and cover all job duties of the lead therapist. The Radiation therapist II must be able to schedule and coordinate SRS and SRT procedures if applicable.

Requirements

AAS in Radiation Therapy Technology or higher required.
New York State License required.
American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (Therapists) required.
NYS Licensed to inject IV contrast.
Three years’ experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Nice To Haves

BS preferred.

Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist II works closely with the Radiation Oncologist to plan for and apply radiation doses through the application of specialized skills.
The Radiation Therapist II may also perform simple dosimetry functions.
The Radiation Therapist II is responsible for the daily quality control checks of the therapy equipment and the accuracy of treatment delivery and documentation.
The Radiation Therapist II is responsible for the assessment, treatment and care of patients as appropriate to the ages of the patients served, including the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; knowledge of growth and development and understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
The Radiation Therapist II is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all personal and clinical information of the patients served.
The Radiation Therapist II is able to work independently of the Radiation Therapist I.
The Radiation Therapist II must be able to be on call for all weekend duties and cover all job duties of the lead therapist.
The Radiation therapist II must be able to schedule and coordinate SRS and SRT procedures if applicable.