Radiation Therapist - Full-Time Days FLEX CHOA

Cayuga Health System • City of Ithaca, NY

10d • $34 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist works under an oncologist as part of a medical team to prepare patients and administer radiation treatments for cancer and some other conditions. They take precise measurements of patients for treatment and may fit them with specialized equipment to be used during sessions. During the course of treatment, they will monitor the patient's responses, including side effects, and may adjust the schedule or doses of radiation accordingly.

Requirements

• Graduate of a formal radiation oncology technology program with a certification by A.R.R.T.
• Current New York State License (L.R.T) required.
• Licensure: Certification through ARRT

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience working as a radiation therapist preferred
• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, in consultation with the oncology team.
• Explaining the process to patients and answering any questions.
• Assessing patients' reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
• Understand and operate various imaging and treatment equipment
• Collect and manage relevant patient information
• Help ensure proper positioning of patients for treatment using masks, and other immobilization equipment
• Ensure that safety protocols are followed for patient, family and staff
• Performing quality assurance tests on simulation and treatment machines to ensure they are in working order.
• Schedule patient visits to follow treatment plan

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive employee benefits programs
• opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree