Radiation Therapist - Full-Time Days FLEX CHOA

Cayuga Health System•Ithaca, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 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.R.T.
Current New York State License (L.R.T) required.
Licensure: Certification through ARRT P referred

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