Radiation Therapist-Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center-Full Time

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing treatments on patients with radiation therapy as prescribed by Radiologist according to established practices and standards. Work closely with patients and provide support to them throughout the process by determining their needs, answering questions, and providing the best medical care possible.

Requirements

Full Time

Responsibilities

Checks prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Liaises with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, and positions patient according to prescription.
Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.
Photographs treated area of patient and processes film.
Maintains records, reports, and files as required.
Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance