Radiation Therapist – Contract - RADTHP 0106 NS#02

NavitsPartners • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A healthcare facility in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist for a contract assignment. This role is responsible for delivering prescribed radiation treatments accurately and safely while ensuring patient comfort, compliance with regulatory standards, and proper documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in therapeutic radiation therapy
• Hands-on experience with Varian TrueBeam technology
• Experience using Mosaiq EMR
• Strong understanding of radiation safety, dose calculations, and treatment verification
• Ability to detect equipment malfunctions and escalate appropriately
• Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiation Therapy program (required)

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic radiation treatments per Radiation Oncologist prescription
• Verify treatment prescriptions to ensure accuracy and eliminate dosage or technical errors
• Accurately set up patients for treatment using immobilization devices, field parameters, and beam-shaping tools
• Explain procedures to patients and provide reassurance throughout treatment
• Maintain continuous visual and audible communication with patients during treatment
• Perform and document daily quality assurance (QA) and safety checks on treatment equipment
• Take, interpret, and verify port images; ensure review and approval by Radiation Oncologist
• Record all treatments in patient charts and record/verify systems
• Perform chart checks and report discrepancies
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions to senior staff and medical physics
• Maintain treatment rooms in a clean, organized, and stocked condition
• Assist with chart rounds, scheduling, and clinical discussions
• Participate in in-service training, meetings, and ad hoc educational sessions
• Create immobilization devices and assist with shielding block adjustments
• Monitor and report any adverse patient reactions related to radiation therapy
• Assist in training and evaluating student radiation therapists
• Maintain professional conduct at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed