Per Diem Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology- Union Square

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Per Diem Radiation Therapist administers radiation therapy treatments according to the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription with minimal supervision. This role involves keeping accurate daily records of treatments administered, teaching radiation therapy students technical procedures under the supervision of the Senior Radiation Therapist, and demonstrating a strong understanding of practical psychology, the physiology of cancer, and the emotional and physical responses of patients undergoing treatment.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved school in radiation therapy.
One year experience in clinical therapeutic radiation therapy. Clinical rotation in approved schools can be considered for the experience.
Licensed as a Radiation Therapist by the DOH / Office of Professions.

Responsibilities

Accurately sets-up patients for treatment
Administers radiation treatments
Maintains accurate daily treatment records
Perform simple dose calculations using computer software
Checks the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription to determine any mathematical or technical errors
Performs safety checks on treatment machines/simulators and records data daily
Verifies/Localizes treatment area using radiographic film or electronic medium and submits films to appropriate staff for further action
Interprets beam films to determine accuracy and follows through with having films checked and approved by the appropriate Radiation Oncologist
Understands the function of the equipment and is able to use it to its full potential. Understands the use of wedges and compensating filters, appreciates the misuse or omission during treatment
Understand all procedures and practices before proceeding with the patient set-up. Contacts the appropriate staff if uncomfortable or unsure of procedure
Detects treatment unit malfunctions and knows when safe limits of malfunction have been reached. Reports malfunction to Senior Therapist, Chief Therapist and Physics
Explains treatment procedure to patients, answer questions, and reassures patient in order to alleviate fears and/or apprehension. Tends to patient modesty
Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment
Reports any unusual or adverse patient reactions, as a result of radiation treatment, to the appropriate staff member
Is responsible for instructing student radiation therapist
Assists Senior Therapist in the evaluation of students at the end of their rotation
Maintains an organized treatment room, stocked with supplies
Assist Senior Therapist with chart checks and scheduling as needed
Attends chart rounds, displays films and participates in discussion of patient treatment. Attends in service and ad hoc training sessions
Creates immobilization devices during simulator rotation. Create/adjust shielding block as needed
Keeps patients in waiting area informed of delays and any progress made in the resolution of the delays
Displays professional behavior at all times